Manufacturing Jobs in Florida with H-1B Sponsorship

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 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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Overview

Open Jobs1,604+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type96% On-site
Salary Range$38K – $53K
Top LocationTampa, FL
Most JobsBuilders FirstSource

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Trek Bicycle
Store Manager
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Store Manager
Trek Bicycle
Sunrise, Florida
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
Human Resources
Retail Banking & Branch Management
$47,500/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Brunswick
Freedom Boat Club - Dock Master at Jupiter North InterMarine Marina, FL
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Freedom Boat Club - Dock Master at Jupiter North InterMarine Marina, FL
Brunswick
Jupiter, Florida
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
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High School

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Polypack, Inc
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Polypack, Inc
Pinellas Park, Florida
Procurement & Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
Logistics & Inventory
Logistics & Fleet Management
Inventory Control
Administrative & Office Support
$20/hr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
High School

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Stanley Black & Decker
Diagnostics Sales Manager - Georgia / Florida
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Diagnostics Sales Manager - Georgia / Florida
Stanley Black & Decker
Jacksonsville, Florida
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
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Associate's

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American Builders Supply
Human Resources Generalist
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Human Resources Generalist
American Builders Supply
Sanford, Florida
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Compliance & Risk
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On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Job Roles in Manufacturing in Florida

Manufacturing Operations429 jobs
Customer Service & Support385 jobs
Quality Control266 jobs
Sales264 jobs
Maintenance & Repair255 jobs
Project & Program Management248 jobs
Project Management173 jobs
Account Management166 jobs
Logistics & Inventory141 jobs
Specialized Engineering141 jobs

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Florida's largest H-1B 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.

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