Manufacturing Operator Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California's manufacturing sector spans aerospace, semiconductors, food processing, and medical devices, with major employers like Northrop Grumman, Intel, and Boston Scientific operating across the Los Angeles Basin, Bay Area, and Central Valley. Companies in these industries regularly sponsor H-1B and other work visas for qualified manufacturing operators with specialized technical skills.
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Viant Medical is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources.
COMPENSATION:
RATES STARTING AT $17.00-$21.00/hour (based on experience)
+ $1.50 shift differential
On Demand Pay: Access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it!
WORK SCHEDULE:
2nd shift, Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (with occasional overtime)
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits - effective on date of hire
- Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401k plan with company match
WELL-BEING:
- Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
- Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
- Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
- Access to individualized financial planning meetings
- Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
- Discounted family caregiving support
CAREER GROWTH:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-site Training Programs
- Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
- New Hire On-boarding Training Plans
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Molding Manufacturing Operator I is an entry-level position with little or no prior experience required. Responsible to produce, assemble, inspect and pack all parts as per the work instructions for each assigned task or machine. Maintain all required paperwork and documentation to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and ISO 13485 standards.
MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support and uphold the Viant Values: Customer Oriented, Integrity, Servant Leadership, Own It, Teamwork, and Be Agile.
- Treat employees with dignity and respect.
- ATTENDANCE IS PARAMOUNT. All associates are required to report to their scheduled shift on time and work their entire shift.
- Maintain a professional attitude towards coworkers and company.
- Clean assigned workstations.
- Operate machines maintaining productivity, efficiency and product quality.
- Put safety first. Ensure employees are working safely and all safety measures and procedures are being met and followed. Including good housekeeping.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Perform visual inspection to ensure all products meet quality standards.
- Reporting of data (i.e scrap report) and coordinate with process technicians for product deficiencies.
- Separate parts from runners by visually examining for: flow lines, long gates, shorts, splaying, flash, etc. As needed, trim and clip excess plastic from parts.
- Retrieve part bins under injection molding machines, inspect per inspection criteria.
- Package parts in bags, totes or boxes as applicable.
- Complete paperwork accurately that is acceptable under GMP standards.
- Be flexible and act in a manner that promotes teamwork.
- Operators also pack and pull samples for customers/QC.
- Other duties as assigned needed to help drive our Vision, Mission, and Values.
EXPECTATION:
- Develop skills to perform basic, repetitive and manual activities in the job.
- Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems.
- Master all requirements of Operator I in order to advance to Operator II.
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Must be 18 years of age
- No experience necessary
SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a team
- Ability to do repetitive work
- Ability to read, understand and follow specification sheets
- Basic mathematical skills to understand variation
- Ability to use measuring devices and hand tools
Physical Requirements:
- Light work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
- Excellent vision & hand-eye coordination
- Extended periods of bending, lifting, standing, and sitting
- Significant use of hands
- Frequently required to lift up to 30 lbs
- Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment as required including:
+ Protective eyewear
+ Hair net
+ Protective gowning (lab coat, hood)
WORK CONDITIONS:
Our top-notch work environment includes:
- Climate Controlled in the summer months
- Clean Room Environment (hospital grade cleanliness)
- Clean, Comfortable Setting
Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
INTRODUCTION
Viant Medical is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources.
COMPENSATION:
RATES STARTING AT $17.00-$21.00/hour (based on experience)
+ $1.50 shift differential
On Demand Pay: Access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it!
WORK SCHEDULE:
2nd shift, Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (with occasional overtime)
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits - effective on date of hire
- Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401k plan with company match
WELL-BEING:
- Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
- Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
- Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
- Access to individualized financial planning meetings
- Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
- Discounted family caregiving support
CAREER GROWTH:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-site Training Programs
- Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
- New Hire On-boarding Training Plans
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Molding Manufacturing Operator I is an entry-level position with little or no prior experience required. Responsible to produce, assemble, inspect and pack all parts as per the work instructions for each assigned task or machine. Maintain all required paperwork and documentation to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and ISO 13485 standards.
MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support and uphold the Viant Values: Customer Oriented, Integrity, Servant Leadership, Own It, Teamwork, and Be Agile.
- Treat employees with dignity and respect.
- ATTENDANCE IS PARAMOUNT. All associates are required to report to their scheduled shift on time and work their entire shift.
- Maintain a professional attitude towards coworkers and company.
- Clean assigned workstations.
- Operate machines maintaining productivity, efficiency and product quality.
- Put safety first. Ensure employees are working safely and all safety measures and procedures are being met and followed. Including good housekeeping.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Perform visual inspection to ensure all products meet quality standards.
- Reporting of data (i.e scrap report) and coordinate with process technicians for product deficiencies.
- Separate parts from runners by visually examining for: flow lines, long gates, shorts, splaying, flash, etc. As needed, trim and clip excess plastic from parts.
- Retrieve part bins under injection molding machines, inspect per inspection criteria.
- Package parts in bags, totes or boxes as applicable.
- Complete paperwork accurately that is acceptable under GMP standards.
- Be flexible and act in a manner that promotes teamwork.
- Operators also pack and pull samples for customers/QC.
- Other duties as assigned needed to help drive our Vision, Mission, and Values.
EXPECTATION:
- Develop skills to perform basic, repetitive and manual activities in the job.
- Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems.
- Master all requirements of Operator I in order to advance to Operator II.
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Must be 18 years of age
- No experience necessary
SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a team
- Ability to do repetitive work
- Ability to read, understand and follow specification sheets
- Basic mathematical skills to understand variation
- Ability to use measuring devices and hand tools
Physical Requirements:
- Light work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
- Excellent vision & hand-eye coordination
- Extended periods of bending, lifting, standing, and sitting
- Significant use of hands
- Frequently required to lift up to 30 lbs
- Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment as required including:
+ Protective eyewear
+ Hair net
+ Protective gowning (lab coat, hood)
WORK CONDITIONS:
Our top-notch work environment includes:
- Climate Controlled in the summer months
- Clean Room Environment (hospital grade cleanliness)
- Clean, Comfortable Setting
Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing operators in California?
California employers that have sponsored work visas for manufacturing operator roles include aerospace and defense contractors such as Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, semiconductor manufacturers like Intel and Lam Research, medical device companies including Stryker and Edwards Lifesciences, and food and beverage producers concentrated in the Central Valley. Sponsorship patterns vary by facility, role complexity, and whether the position meets specialty occupation criteria.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing operator roles in California?
The H-1B visa is the most widely used category for manufacturing operators in California when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, such as industrial engineering or materials science. The TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering and technical occupations. The H-2B visa covers temporary non-agricultural workers but applies to lower-skilled, non-specialty positions and has annual numerical limits.
Which cities in California have the most manufacturing operator sponsorship jobs?
The Los Angeles metro area, including Long Beach and El Segundo, concentrates aerospace and defense manufacturing hiring. The San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley see demand from semiconductor and clean technology manufacturers. Fresno and Stockton in the Central Valley anchor food processing and agricultural equipment manufacturing. San Diego has a notable medical device and biotech manufacturing presence, particularly in the Torrey Pines and Sorrento Valley corridors.
How to find manufacturing operator visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lists manufacturing operator positions in California filtered specifically for roles open to visa sponsorship, saving you from sorting through listings that don't lead anywhere. Search by location to focus on hubs like Los Angeles, the Bay Area, or San Diego. Filtering by visa type helps narrow results to employers that have sponsored similar technical manufacturing roles before, which is a practical signal of willingness to go through the process again.
What state-specific considerations apply to manufacturing operator visa sponsorship in California?
California's prevailing wage requirements under state law often run above federal Department of Labor benchmarks, which affects the wage an H-1B sponsor must pay. The state's strong union presence in aerospace and automotive assembly can influence hiring timelines and job classifications. California's dense concentration of defense contractors also means many positions carry security clearance requirements, which can limit eligibility for foreign nationals regardless of visa status.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing operator 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.
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