Manufacturing Jobs in Massachusetts with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
Massachusetts manufacturing employers, including companies like Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, and GE Aviation in Greater Boston, Lowell, and Springfield, regularly work with F-1 students through CPT arrangements. Engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain roles at mid-size and large manufacturers are common entry points for students completing degrees at MIT, UMass, and Northeastern.
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Get Access To All JobsMilling Operator - Monday-Friday 7: 00 am-3:30 pm
Pay Range: $22.09 - $23.21 per hour
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.
What You’ll Do
As a Kesel Milling Operator, you’ll be part of our Stanley Black & Decker team located in East Longmeadow MA. You’ll get to:
General Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of duties to set up and operate a group of automatic milling / CNC milling machines to mill various types of teeth on several sizes and types of carbon steel and bi-metal backing coil material.
Duties:
- Exacting set ups to close tolerances
- Check coils to be milled and coil tag for record of previous operation
- Replace cutters after grind
- Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition
- Report any material defects or discrepancies and equipment malfunctions to Supervisor
- Responsible for quality of work performed
Climate:
Demanding, fast-paced position resulting from deadline pressures, simultaneous competing demands, and changing priorities.
Who You Are
You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred
- Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers
- Ability to use numbers including decimals
- Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds
- High School diploma or equivalent
What You’ll Receive
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Milling Operator - Monday-Friday 7: 00 am-3:30 pm
Pay Range: $22.09 - $23.21 per hour
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.
What You’ll Do
As a Kesel Milling Operator, you’ll be part of our Stanley Black & Decker team located in East Longmeadow MA. You’ll get to:
General Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of duties to set up and operate a group of automatic milling / CNC milling machines to mill various types of teeth on several sizes and types of carbon steel and bi-metal backing coil material.
Duties:
- Exacting set ups to close tolerances
- Check coils to be milled and coil tag for record of previous operation
- Replace cutters after grind
- Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition
- Report any material defects or discrepancies and equipment malfunctions to Supervisor
- Responsible for quality of work performed
Climate:
Demanding, fast-paced position resulting from deadline pressures, simultaneous competing demands, and changing priorities.
Who You Are
You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred
- Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers
- Ability to use numbers including decimals
- Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds
- High School diploma or equivalent
What You’ll Receive
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Massachusetts?
Large manufacturers with established university partnerships tend to be the most consistent CPT sponsors in Massachusetts. Companies like Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, Analog Devices, and Bose have historically hired F-1 students through structured internship and co-op programs. Mid-size contract manufacturers and medical device firms in the Merrimack Valley and Route 128 corridor also participate, particularly those with ties to UMass or Northeastern co-op networks.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
CPT eligibility depends on whether the work is directly related to your degree program. In Massachusetts manufacturing, roles in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, quality engineering, process engineering, supply chain management, and manufacturing operations analysis commonly meet this standard. Research and development technician roles at medical device and defense manufacturers also qualify frequently, provided your DSO confirms the connection to your curriculum.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most manufacturing F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Greater Boston and the Route 128 technology corridor, including Waltham, Burlington, and Woburn, concentrate the highest volume of manufacturing CPT opportunities, particularly in medical devices, defense, and electronics. Lowell and Lawrence in the Merrimack Valley have a strong industrial base in precision manufacturing. Springfield and Chicopee in Western Massachusetts also offer openings, especially in aerospace and polymer manufacturing.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students seeking CPT-eligible positions and filters manufacturing roles in Massachusetts that employers have indicated support visa sponsorship. Beyond Migrate Mate, coordinate with your university's DSO and career center early, as many Massachusetts manufacturers fill co-op and internship slots through campus recruiting cycles at schools like Northeastern, UMass Lowell, and WPI months before the start date.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in manufacturing?
Massachusetts has a strong defense and medical device manufacturing sector, and some employers in those industries require background checks or security clearance eligibility screenings that can affect F-1 students. Additionally, many Massachusetts manufacturers operate formal co-op programs tied to specific academic calendars, so CPT authorization timing must align precisely with your school's term structure. Confirm CPT start and end dates with your DSO before accepting any offer.
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