Machine Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
Machine technician visa sponsorship jobs in California span semiconductor fabs in Silicon Valley, medical device manufacturers in San Diego, and aerospace production lines in Los Angeles. Companies like Applied Materials, Edwards Lifesciences, and Raytheon regularly hire technicians who maintain and troubleshoot complex equipment, with sponsorship pathways available for qualified international candidates.
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Machine Technician - Stockton, CA
Schedule: Thursday-Sunday 6pm-4:30am
About Packsize
Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.
About the role
A Packsize Machine Technician will install, configure and maintain Packsize equipment solutions onsite at a designated customer’s facilities. They must be a creative problem solver with the ability to identify, analyze, maintain and repair complex mechanical equipment and answer difficult customer questions about product features. A Machine Technician will perform start-up testing and deliver customer training on product capabilities, features and general maintenance of the product. They will build and maintain a strong, trust-based customer relationship with their assigned customer(s) and will work closely with other supporting Packsize team members to provide exceptional customer service.
What You’ll Do
- Scheduling tasks at a customer’s job sites
- Troubleshooting issues, quickly and effectively, using technical drawings and documentation
- Work cross-functionally with R&D, Software and Quality Engineering teams
- Performing routine maintenance and emergency services as they arise
- Analyze customer Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to identify new or ongoing machine performance issues resulting in problem-solving and machine maintenance
- Continuous learning, including the customer’s operational processes, packaging designs, technical specifications
- Installation of Packsize solutions and training others to use and maintain it
- Basic clerical and administrative duties, including timely reading and responding to emails, preparing and submitting expense reports, making travel arrangements, writing detailed technical reports, etc.
- Responsively and productively communicate information and ideas with Packsize and customer’s personnel so they will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Adhere to all Packsize and customer’s safety requirements, and safety protocols related to exposed moving parts and electricity
- Excellent work ethic and time management skills
Machine Operation
Clearing jams, loading Z-fold, changing labels, changing bander paper and adding glue to the machine.
What You’ll Bring
- Customer service focus
- Knowledge of Windows platforms
- Knowledge of and effective use of hand tools
- Knowledge of mechanical platforms
- Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision
- Basic Microsoft (Excel, Word) or Google Suite (Sheets, Docs) experience is helpful, but not required
- Associates Degree, Vocational Training or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's Degree in a related area preferred
Working Environment and Physical Demands
The following are representative of the typical working environment and physical demands of this position. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, you will be required to:
- Communicate with others to exchange information
- Work within a production facility, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
- Move yourself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces
- Convey yourself great distances within and around various work sites and from one work site to another
- Remain in a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods.
- Work in a noisy environment at various temperatures
- Move objects (equipment, machinery, and products) weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, steps stools, and the like
- Perform tasks that require you to bend, stretch, push, pull, carry, and reach
Travel Requirements
- All work is performed at customer’s facilities
- Available on-call
- Overnight travel may be required, for initial and periodic training
- Ability to travel by vehicle or airplane, domestically.
What We Offer
The Hourly Rate for this role is $33-36 + 10% night shift differential, however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience education/training, and any special skills. At Packsize, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.
If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.
Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills. At Packsize, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.
Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Which companies sponsor visas for machine technicians in California?
California's manufacturing and technology sectors include active sponsors for machine technician roles. Semiconductor companies such as Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA in the Bay Area, medical device manufacturers like Edwards Lifesciences and Becton Dickinson in Southern California, and aerospace firms including Northrop Grumman and Raytheon have all filed sponsorship petitions for technician-level positions. Sponsorship patterns vary by facility and hiring cycle, so confirming directly with each employer's HR team is important.
Which visa types realistically fit machine technician roles in California?
Machine technician roles are generally classified as skilled trade positions rather than specialty occupations requiring a directly related bachelor's degree, so H-1B visa sponsorship is uncommon for most technician job titles. The most realistic pathways are H-2B visa for temporary or seasonal technician placements, employer-sponsored EB-3 green cards for skilled workers with two or more years of relevant experience, and F-1 OPT for recent graduates in a related field completing their 12-month work authorization period.
Which cities in California have the most machine technician sponsorship jobs?
San Jose and the broader Silicon Valley corridor lead in machine technician sponsorship activity, driven by semiconductor and advanced manufacturing firms concentrated there. San Diego is a strong secondary market due to its medical device and biotech manufacturing base. Los Angeles and Long Beach support aerospace and defense production technician roles, while Sacramento and Fremont have growing clean energy and electric vehicle manufacturing facilities that employ and occasionally sponsor equipment technicians.
How to find machine technician visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lists California employers with verified sponsorship filing history, letting you search specifically for machine technician openings rather than sorting through postings that offer no sponsorship. Filtering by California location on Migrate Mate surfaces companies in sectors like semiconductors, medical devices, and aerospace that have sponsored technician-level roles before. Reaching out to employers with an established sponsorship track record is a more efficient approach than applying broadly.
Are there state-specific factors that affect machine technician visa sponsorship in California?
California's high concentration of semiconductor fabs, biotech manufacturing sites, and defense contractors creates more sponsorship opportunities for machine technicians than most other states. California also enforces its own labor and wage standards, which employers must satisfy alongside federal prevailing wage requirements when filing sponsorship petitions. Technicians with certifications in cleanroom protocols, CNC operation, or specific equipment platforms common to California's dominant industries tend to attract more sponsorship interest from local employers.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored machine technician jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.