Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Florida
F-1 OPT manufacturing jobs in Florida span aerospace components, medical devices, food processing, and defense systems, with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Danaher operating across Tampa, Orlando, and the Space Coast. Florida's manufacturing sector actively hires engineering, quality, and operations graduates, making it one of the stronger states for OPT sponsorship in production-focused roles.
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Business area: Pulp & Paper Service
Contract location: Oldsmar, FL, US
Working location: Oldsmar, FL, US
Location type: Office Location / Office-based
Contract type: Permanent
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
About ANDRITZ
The ANDRITZ GROUP is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors. In addition, ANDRITZ offers technologies for certain other sectors including automation, the production of animal feed and biomass pellets, pumps, machinery for nonwovens and plastic films, steam boiler plants, biomass boilers and gasification plants for energy generation, flue gas cleaning plants, plants for the production of panel boards (MDF), thermal sludge utilization, and biomass torrefaction plants.
ANDRITZ (Knife Systems) is seeking a self-motivated individual to provide support to the product managers and service area for the Wood Yard. This position will report to Oldsmar, FL.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Two+ years of experience in customer service, inside sales, or accounting.
- Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred, but not required.
- Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks in an efficient and professional manner.
- Perform moderately complex tasks requiring a fundamental knowledge of the Company’s products and services.
- BA/BS Required.
- Mechanical Background preferred.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Major responsibilities are listed but not necessarily limited to the following duties:
- Coordinate and/or perform the following activities for PKP Service
- Generate SAP quote numbers and electronic folders for Spare Parts, Field Service, and Service Contract customer quotes.
- Answer calls / emails about contracts, Caps issues, Service, invoice questions, shipment questions, consignment
- Prepare and distribute quotes to the customer.
- Prepare completed orders for customer invoicing.
- Audit all orders to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to entering order.
- Enter and acknowledge sales orders in SAP.
- Generate and track purchase requisitions for project purchasing from request forms provided by Project Managers
- Maintain both hard file and electronic file for all projects, field service orders, service contracts, and off-site inventory.
- Schedule and report activities/jobs of the representatives on a weekly schedule.
- Work closely with management on potential problems to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assist Project Managers in maintaining customer account, project scopes, contract renewals and account maintenance needs.
- Along with Controller and other Project Controllers work on policies, procedures and training for sales and service staff and needed.
- Assist with various project accounting functions.
- Travel (2-3 trips per year within US).
Physical Requirements
Effort & Working Conditions: Working conditions can include production/fabrication facilities and offices.
Normal work environment involves freedom to move about. The physical environment is clean and climate-controlled within an office workstation. May be required to visit the manufacturing floor where noise, dust, heat are present. Sensory attention is required to read reports, answer telephones, sit for long periods, attend meetings, etc. High demands in terms of deadlines.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 20971
Job family: Sales, Marketing & Product Management
Business area: Pulp & Paper Service
Contract location: Oldsmar, FL, US
Working location: Oldsmar, FL, US
Location type: Office Location / Office-based
Contract type: Permanent
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
About ANDRITZ
The ANDRITZ GROUP is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors. In addition, ANDRITZ offers technologies for certain other sectors including automation, the production of animal feed and biomass pellets, pumps, machinery for nonwovens and plastic films, steam boiler plants, biomass boilers and gasification plants for energy generation, flue gas cleaning plants, plants for the production of panel boards (MDF), thermal sludge utilization, and biomass torrefaction plants.
ANDRITZ (Knife Systems) is seeking a self-motivated individual to provide support to the product managers and service area for the Wood Yard. This position will report to Oldsmar, FL.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Two+ years of experience in customer service, inside sales, or accounting.
- Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred, but not required.
- Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks in an efficient and professional manner.
- Perform moderately complex tasks requiring a fundamental knowledge of the Company’s products and services.
- BA/BS Required.
- Mechanical Background preferred.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Major responsibilities are listed but not necessarily limited to the following duties:
- Coordinate and/or perform the following activities for PKP Service
- Generate SAP quote numbers and electronic folders for Spare Parts, Field Service, and Service Contract customer quotes.
- Answer calls / emails about contracts, Caps issues, Service, invoice questions, shipment questions, consignment
- Prepare and distribute quotes to the customer.
- Prepare completed orders for customer invoicing.
- Audit all orders to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to entering order.
- Enter and acknowledge sales orders in SAP.
- Generate and track purchase requisitions for project purchasing from request forms provided by Project Managers
- Maintain both hard file and electronic file for all projects, field service orders, service contracts, and off-site inventory.
- Schedule and report activities/jobs of the representatives on a weekly schedule.
- Work closely with management on potential problems to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assist Project Managers in maintaining customer account, project scopes, contract renewals and account maintenance needs.
- Along with Controller and other Project Controllers work on policies, procedures and training for sales and service staff and needed.
- Assist with various project accounting functions.
- Travel (2-3 trips per year within US).
Physical Requirements
Effort & Working Conditions: Working conditions can include production/fabrication facilities and offices.
Normal work environment involves freedom to move about. The physical environment is clean and climate-controlled within an office workstation. May be required to visit the manufacturing floor where noise, dust, heat are present. Sensory attention is required to read reports, answer telephones, sit for long periods, attend meetings, etc. High demands in terms of deadlines.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 20971
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in FloridaManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Florida?
Florida manufacturers that have historically sponsored OPT and H-1B visa workers include Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Danaher, Jabil, and L3Harris Technologies. Medical device manufacturers like Stryker and Zimmer Biomet also operate Florida facilities with engineering hiring needs. Sponsorship patterns vary by facility and role, so confirming current practice directly with the employer's HR team is always necessary before applying.
Which cities in Florida have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Orlando and the surrounding Space Coast corridor, including Melbourne and Titusville, concentrate the highest density of aerospace and defense manufacturing jobs in Florida. Tampa and St. Petersburg host significant electronics and medical device manufacturing activity. Jacksonville has a growing industrial base with logistics and automotive-adjacent production. Miami and Fort Lauderdale add pharmaceutical and consumer goods manufacturing to the mix.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly align with OPT eligibility include industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, process engineering, supply chain operations, and CNC programming. These positions typically require a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, materials science, or a related field. Roles in production line supervision or skilled trades generally do not meet the specialty occupation threshold needed for subsequent H-1B sponsorship.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry and state. Searching for manufacturing roles in Florida on Migrate Mate surfaces employers with a documented history of OPT and H-1B sponsorship, saving significant time compared to manually screening general job postings. Filtering by Florida and the manufacturing category gives you the most targeted results.
Are there any Florida-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in manufacturing?
Florida's heavy concentration of defense and aerospace contractors means many manufacturing roles require security clearances or work exclusively on ITAR-controlled programs, which can restrict eligibility for non-U.S. persons including OPT holders. Confirming clearance requirements before applying is important. Outside defense, Florida's medical device and food processing sectors have fewer such restrictions and tend to be more accessible to international graduates on OPT.