Manufacturing Jobs in Michigan with H-1B Sponsorship
Michigan's manufacturing sector spans automotive engineering, advanced mobility, and industrial production, with major H-1B sponsors including General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, and automotive suppliers concentrated in Detroit, Warren, Auburn Hills, and Ann Arbor. Engineers, process specialists, and technical professionals in this industry will find Michigan among the most active states for manufacturing H-1B sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 7835
Location:
Sturgis, MI, US, 49091
Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)
Travel: No Travel Required
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
Qualified Gluer Operator Wage: Starting at $27.48/hour (2nd or 3rd shift after training.)
Join a welcoming, tenured staff at a facility with great career potential!
DEPARTMENT Schedule:
1st shift – 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
2nd shift – 3:30 pm to 12 am Monday – Friday
JOB TITLE: Gluer Operator
DEPARTMENT: Finishing
WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Shift
Essential production duties and responsibilities:
- Operate and Maintain Machinery: Efficiently operate and maintain machinery to achieve high-quality production standards.
- Set-Up and Adjust Machinery: Perform set-up and adjustments on all manufacturing machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Preventative Maintenance: Conduct general and preventative maintenance on all manufacturing machines to minimize downtime.
- Training: Train production operators, feeders, and packers in the proper operation and maintenance of manufacturing machinery.
- Assist in Repairs: Support the maintenance technicians in production equipment repairs to ensure continuous operation.
- Schedule Coordination: Coordinate and assist in executing daily schedules to complete all tasks on time.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate production records of materials used and spoiled and assist manufacturing operators in tracking this data.
- Continuous Operation: Participate in tasks necessary to ensure the continuous operation of the production process.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all plant safety rules and maintain a safe working environment.
- Quality Monitoring: Monitor the quality of products being produced to ensure they meet company standards.
Experience & Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required
Basic math, reading and writing skills are required to perform this job. Mechanical aptitude is required.
GPI’s Benefit Program
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k)
- Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Various Voluntary benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off: 10 paid company holidays each year
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.
Nearest Major Market: Kalamazoo
Requisition ID: 7835
Location:
Sturgis, MI, US, 49091
Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)
Travel: No Travel Required
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
Qualified Gluer Operator Wage: Starting at $27.48/hour (2nd or 3rd shift after training.)
Join a welcoming, tenured staff at a facility with great career potential!
DEPARTMENT Schedule:
1st shift – 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
2nd shift – 3:30 pm to 12 am Monday – Friday
JOB TITLE: Gluer Operator
DEPARTMENT: Finishing
WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Shift
Essential production duties and responsibilities:
- Operate and Maintain Machinery: Efficiently operate and maintain machinery to achieve high-quality production standards.
- Set-Up and Adjust Machinery: Perform set-up and adjustments on all manufacturing machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Preventative Maintenance: Conduct general and preventative maintenance on all manufacturing machines to minimize downtime.
- Training: Train production operators, feeders, and packers in the proper operation and maintenance of manufacturing machinery.
- Assist in Repairs: Support the maintenance technicians in production equipment repairs to ensure continuous operation.
- Schedule Coordination: Coordinate and assist in executing daily schedules to complete all tasks on time.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate production records of materials used and spoiled and assist manufacturing operators in tracking this data.
- Continuous Operation: Participate in tasks necessary to ensure the continuous operation of the production process.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all plant safety rules and maintain a safe working environment.
- Quality Monitoring: Monitor the quality of products being produced to ensure they meet company standards.
Experience & Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required
Basic math, reading and writing skills are required to perform this job. Mechanical aptitude is required.
GPI’s Benefit Program
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k)
- Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Various Voluntary benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off: 10 paid company holidays each year
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.
Nearest Major Market: Kalamazoo
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Which manufacturing companies in Michigan sponsor H-1B visas?
Michigan's largest H-1B sponsors in manufacturing include General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Stellantis, and major Tier 1 suppliers such as BorgWarner, Aptiv, and Lear Corporation. Automotive OEMs and their supply chains account for a significant share of H-1B filings in the state. Beyond automotive, manufacturers in medical devices, industrial automation, and consumer goods also appear in DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data as active sponsors.
Which cities in Michigan have the most manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Metro Detroit, including Warren, Auburn Hills, Dearborn, and Southfield, concentrates the majority of manufacturing H-1B roles given its density of automotive OEMs and suppliers. Ann Arbor draws engineering talent through its research-adjacent manufacturing and mobility tech companies. Grand Rapids has a growing manufacturing base in medical devices and furniture, while Lansing and Flint maintain automotive assembly and supplier operations with occasional H-1B filings.
How do I find manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by visa type and state, making it straightforward to browse manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs in Michigan without sifting through roles that don't offer sponsorship. You can search by job title, company, and location to identify active openings at Michigan-based manufacturers. Cross-referencing listings with DOL OFLC disclosure data for LCA filings is also a reliable way to confirm a company's H-1B sponsorship history in this industry.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Michigan?
Roles that consistently meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard in Michigan manufacturing include mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, materials scientists, quality engineers, and software developers embedded in production systems. Positions requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical discipline, such as automotive systems engineering or industrial automation, are the most straightforward to sponsor. General production supervisor or line management roles without a specific degree requirement are less likely to qualify.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in manufacturing?
Michigan's manufacturing economy is heavily tied to the automotive industry's product development cycles, meaning H-1B hiring often aligns with new vehicle program launches and engineering center expansions. Many Michigan manufacturers work with specialized immigration counsel familiar with engineering specialty occupation requirements, which is relevant given USCIS scrutiny on whether a role genuinely requires a specific degree. Michigan's concentration of Tier 1 and Tier 2 auto suppliers also means smaller companies, not just OEMs, actively file H-1B petitions.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B manufacturing jobs in Michigan?
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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