Manufacturing H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Florida

Florida's manufacturing sector spans aerospace components in Brevard County, defense systems in the Tampa Bay area, and medical device production in the Orlando metro, with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Medtronic filing H-1B visa petitions for engineers, quality specialists, and operations roles. International candidates with technical degrees will find a range of sponsoring manufacturers across the state.

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Open Jobs638+
Work Type89% On-site
Median Salary$50K
Top LocationTampa, FL
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Trane Technologies
Estimator II
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Trane Technologies
New 6h ago
Estimator II
Trane Technologies
Maitland, Florida
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$51,800/yr - $93,309/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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The New IEM, LLC
Materials Manager
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The New IEM, LLC
New 7h ago
Materials Manager
The New IEM, LLC
Jacksonville, Florida
Procurement & Supply Chain
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
Manufacturing Operations
Supply Chain
Logistics & Fleet Management
Inventory Control
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4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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The Estée Lauder Companies
Key Holder
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The Estée Lauder Companies
New 8h ago
Key Holder
The Estée Lauder Companies
Jacksonville, Florida
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Account Management
Retail Banking Associate
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10,000+

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Gerdau
Regional Sales Representative
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Gerdau
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Regional Sales Representative
Gerdau
Tampa, Florida
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
Inside Sales
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Danfoss
Aero-Thermal Engineering Manager
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Danfoss
New 13h ago
Aero-Thermal Engineering Manager
Danfoss
Tallahassee, Florida
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Aerospace Engineering
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Master's
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H-1B Manufacturing Job Roles in Florida

Customer Service & Support161 jobs
Sales161 jobs
Project & Program Management135 jobs
Manufacturing Operations126 jobs
Account Management104 jobs
Project Management96 jobs
Quality Control95 jobs
Partnerships & Business Development88 jobs
Maintenance & Repair87 jobs
Specialized Engineering87 jobs

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Manufacturing H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

Which manufacturing companies in Florida sponsor H-1B visas?

Florida's largest H-1B visa sponsors in manufacturing include Lockheed Martin and Raytheon (defense and aerospace, primarily Brevard and Orange counties), Medtronic and Stryker (medical devices in the Orlando area), and Siemens Energy (power generation equipment in Orlando). Smaller precision manufacturers and electronics contract manufacturers in the Tampa Bay and Miami corridors also file H-1B petitions, though less frequently than the large defense and medical device firms.

Which cities in Florida have the most manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs?

Orlando and the broader central Florida metro lead in manufacturing H-1B filings, driven by aerospace, defense, and medical device employers. Tampa and St. Petersburg follow, with a mix of defense contractors and industrial manufacturers. The Space Coast cities of Melbourne and Titusville concentrate aerospace and defense production tied to Kennedy Space Center. Miami-Dade has a smaller but active base of electronics and consumer goods manufacturers.

What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Florida?

Roles that consistently qualify require a specific bachelor's degree or higher as a minimum entry requirement. In Florida manufacturing, these include mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineers, quality assurance and reliability engineers, manufacturing process engineers, and supply chain analysts with engineering backgrounds. Program and systems engineers in defense and aerospace are among the most active H-1B categories. General production supervisor or technician roles typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard.

How do I find manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs in Florida?

Migrate Mate aggregates manufacturing roles in Florida where employers have a documented history of H-1B sponsorship, so you can filter specifically by visa type and industry rather than sorting through listings that don't address sponsorship at all. Search by Florida location and the manufacturing category on Migrate Mate to see current openings at aerospace, medical device, and defense employers who have filed H-1B petitions in previous hiring cycles.

Are there any Florida-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in manufacturing?

Florida has no state income tax, which affects total compensation comparisons but does not change federal H-1B prevailing wage obligations. Employers must still meet Department of Labor wage requirements for the specific occupation and geographic area. Florida's concentration of defense contractors means many manufacturing roles require or prefer security clearance eligibility, which is separate from visa status but relevant to the hiring process. Non-U.S. citizens can hold certain clearance levels, but this varies by position and contractor.

What is the prevailing wage for H-1B manufacturing jobs in Florida?

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.