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Illinois is a major hub for manufacturing engineer visa sponsorship jobs, with demand concentrated in the Chicago metro area and industrial corridors around Rockford, Peoria, and the Quad Cities. Companies like Caterpillar, Deere and Company, and Abbott Laboratories regularly hire manufacturing engineers and have established records of H-1B visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.
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Type: Full-time
Location: Loves Park, IL 61111
Departments: Manufacturing
Date Published: August 28, 2026
End Date: 09-04-2026
Job Description
Manufacturing Material Handler
5800 Industrial Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111
IL180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 6:00am - 2:30pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Material Handler, you will be responsible for keeping material cut and at the machine for processing and loading trucks. Additionally, will be involved with returning the extra material that wasn't used on each work order.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining accurate inventory
- Providing on time delivery of material to the machines
- Assisting multiple teams by supplying and returning material
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior material handling experience
- Prior experience operating a forklift
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $37,500 - 46,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 09-04-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 634576
Type: Full-time
Location: Loves Park, IL 61111
Departments: Manufacturing
Date Published: August 28, 2026
End Date: 09-04-2026
Job Description
Manufacturing Material Handler
5800 Industrial Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111
IL180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 6:00am - 2:30pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Material Handler, you will be responsible for keeping material cut and at the machine for processing and loading trucks. Additionally, will be involved with returning the extra material that wasn't used on each work order.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining accurate inventory
- Providing on time delivery of material to the machines
- Assisting multiple teams by supplying and returning material
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior material handling experience
- Prior experience operating a forklift
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $37,500 - 46,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 09-04-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing engineers in Illinois?
Several large Illinois manufacturers have consistent H-1B sponsorship histories for manufacturing engineer roles. Caterpillar, headquartered in Peoria, is among the most active. Deere and Company, Abbott Laboratories, Boeing, and Zebra Technologies have also sponsored manufacturing engineers in Illinois. Mid-sized automotive and industrial suppliers in the Chicago metro area, including those in the Joliet and Aurora corridors, also appear regularly in Department of Labor disclosure data.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing engineer roles in Illinois?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for manufacturing engineers in Illinois, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Some candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship pursue the TN visa under USMCA, which covers engineers and does not require a petition or lottery. Candidates with extraordinary achievements in their field may also explore the O-1A, though this requires substantial documentation.
Which cities in Illinois have the most manufacturing engineer sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, including Schaumburg, Downers Grove, and Naperville, account for the largest share of manufacturing engineer sponsorship activity in Illinois. Peoria is significant due to Caterpillar's global headquarters and supply chain presence. Rockford has a dense concentration of aerospace and precision machining companies. The Quad Cities region, straddling Illinois and Iowa, is another active area tied to agricultural and heavy equipment manufacturing.
How to find manufacturing engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship, and filters jobs by role and state so you can browse manufacturing engineer positions in Illinois directly. Unlike general job boards, Migrate Mate focuses on employers with sponsorship history, which saves time when you need to prioritize companies willing to file an H-1B or TN visa petition. Filtering by Illinois and manufacturing engineer on Migrate Mate gives you a targeted list of relevant openings.
Are there any Illinois-specific factors manufacturing engineers should know about when seeking visa sponsorship?
Illinois manufacturing is heavily concentrated in aerospace, agricultural equipment, medical devices, and automotive components, so candidates with experience in those sectors tend to attract the most employer interest. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Illinois Institute of Technology both produce a steady pipeline of engineering graduates, and some employers near those campuses have OPT-to-H-1B hiring patterns worth noting. Illinois does not impose state-level restrictions on H-1B sponsorship, so federal Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements govern what employers must pay.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing engineer jobs in Illinois?
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.