Manufacturing Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Georgia
Georgia's manufacturing sector spans automotive plants, aerospace facilities, and industrial production hubs across metro Atlanta, Columbus, and the Savannah port corridor. Companies like Gulfstream Aerospace, Kia Georgia, and Caterpillar have established significant technician workforces here, and some do sponsor visas for qualified manufacturing technician candidates with specialized skills.
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As a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician on the 3rd shift in our climate-controlled manufacturing area, you’ll work with your own tool box (provided by IDEXX). You will have your own assigned desk, computer and cellphone. Our manufacturing is a dry plant and boiler-free environment. It’s a medical device facility, it's very clean - you won't get dirty!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all manufacturing equipment, managed through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
You will troubleshoot and repair complex electro-mechanical systems including vision guided robots, motors, pneumatic pick and place, precision liquid dispensing, ultrasonic welding, and cam / indexer driven equipment.
When working to solve problems you will use root cause analysis, and recommend corrective action and you will analyze and compile engineering data to draw conclusions.
Your day-to-day activities will include working with engineering and production support to ensure the safe, efficient, and productive operation of the manufacturing equipment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Your skill set includes experience in troubleshooting AC and DC electrical systems, as well as experience with motion control, conveyors, motors, pneumatics, sensors, and with PLC’s (Allen Bradley controllers / Epson and Fanuc Robots experience is a plus).
You can disassemble and re-assemble and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems.
You have 5+ years of experience working in a technical/Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance and repair capacity.
You'll be able to work overtime and/or on the weekends, if there is a business need.
SCHEDULE
3rd Shift
Monday to Friday
9:30pm - 6:00am
COMPENSATION
- Shift differential $3/hour
- $35.50/hr base pay with flexibility depending on skills and experience
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Matching
- Discounted Stock Purchasing
- Yearly Merit Increases
- Yearly Bonus
- $1000 credit to HAS account
- Safe location in a modern environment
WHY IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 11,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician on the 3rd shift in our climate-controlled manufacturing area, you’ll work with your own tool box (provided by IDEXX). You will have your own assigned desk, computer and cellphone. Our manufacturing is a dry plant and boiler-free environment. It’s a medical device facility, it's very clean - you won't get dirty!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all manufacturing equipment, managed through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
You will troubleshoot and repair complex electro-mechanical systems including vision guided robots, motors, pneumatic pick and place, precision liquid dispensing, ultrasonic welding, and cam / indexer driven equipment.
When working to solve problems you will use root cause analysis, and recommend corrective action and you will analyze and compile engineering data to draw conclusions.
Your day-to-day activities will include working with engineering and production support to ensure the safe, efficient, and productive operation of the manufacturing equipment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Your skill set includes experience in troubleshooting AC and DC electrical systems, as well as experience with motion control, conveyors, motors, pneumatics, sensors, and with PLC’s (Allen Bradley controllers / Epson and Fanuc Robots experience is a plus).
You can disassemble and re-assemble and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems.
You have 5+ years of experience working in a technical/Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance and repair capacity.
You'll be able to work overtime and/or on the weekends, if there is a business need.
SCHEDULE
3rd Shift
Monday to Friday
9:30pm - 6:00am
COMPENSATION
- Shift differential $3/hour
- $35.50/hr base pay with flexibility depending on skills and experience
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Matching
- Discounted Stock Purchasing
- Yearly Merit Increases
- Yearly Bonus
- $1000 credit to HAS account
- Safe location in a modern environment
WHY IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 11,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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Which companies in Georgia sponsor visas for manufacturing technicians?
Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Kia Georgia in West Point, and Caterpillar's facilities in the state have histories of sponsoring skilled manufacturing roles. Larger multinational manufacturers operating in Georgia are generally more likely to have established immigration processes than smaller regional plants. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and depends heavily on whether a specific role requires specialized skills not readily available domestically.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing technician roles in Georgia?
The H-1B is the most commonly sponsored visa for manufacturing technicians in Georgia, but only when the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Some technician roles, particularly in quality engineering or process engineering, may meet that threshold. The H-2B is used for temporary non-agricultural workers but is less common for full-time technician positions at major manufacturers.
Which cities in Georgia have the most manufacturing technician sponsorship jobs?
Savannah leads due to its aerospace concentration, anchored by Gulfstream Aerospace's large manufacturing campus. Metro Atlanta offers opportunities across diverse industries including electronics and industrial equipment. West Point and the I-85 corridor have automotive manufacturing activity tied to Kia Georgia. The Savannah port area has also attracted logistics-linked manufacturing operations that occasionally sponsor technician roles.
How to find manufacturing technician visa sponsorship jobs in Georgia?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to identify manufacturing technician roles in Georgia where employers are actively open to sponsoring international candidates. Because sponsorship is not always advertised explicitly, a dedicated sponsorship-focused platform like Migrate Mate saves significant time compared to searching general job boards and manually vetting each employer's immigration history.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for manufacturing technicians in Georgia?
Georgia's growing presence in electric vehicle supply chain manufacturing, particularly following Hyundai's Metaplant America opening near Savannah, is expanding the pool of manufacturers in the state who hire for specialized technician roles. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers must pay prevailing wages as determined by the Department of Labor for the specific occupation and geographic area. Technicians connected to Georgia Tech's engineering pipeline also represent a domestic talent source that some employers draw from before pursuing sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing technician jobs in Georgia?
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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