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 Jobs423+
Work Type82% On-site
Top LocationTampa, FL
Most JobsTrane Technologies

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Bilingual Industrial Parts Sales Associate
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Bilingual Industrial Parts Sales Associate
Polypack, Inc
Pinellas Park, Florida
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
$55k/yr
On-Site
None

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Forecasting and Sales Analyst
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Forecasting and Sales Analyst
Motorola Solutions
Plantation, Florida
Business Operations
Business Analysis
Sales
Business Analyst
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$55k - $70k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Operations Manager
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Operations Manager
Dometic
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Supply Chain
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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HVAC Project Journeyman Mechanic
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HVAC Project Journeyman Mechanic
Johnson Controls
Orlando, Florida
Construction
Skilled Trades
Maintenance & Repair
HVAC Technician
Mechanical Technician
$37 - $38/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Sales Representative
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Sales Representative
Pella
Miami, Florida
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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H-1B Manufacturing Job Roles in Florida

Customer Service & Support111 jobs
Project & Program Management111 jobs
Manufacturing Operations95 jobs
Sales91 jobs
Project Management80 jobs
Specialized Engineering65 jobs
Maintenance & Repair63 jobs
Quality Control58 jobs
Account Management52 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)48 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.