Manufacturing Jobs in New Hampshire with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
F-1 OPT manufacturing jobs in New Hampshire put international students inside a production base anchored by companies like BAE Systems in Nashua, Velcro in Manchester, and Hypertherm in Hanover. Engineering, quality, and operations roles at these manufacturers commonly align with STEM OPT extension eligibility, giving students up to three years of authorized work experience in the state.
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INTRODUCTION
The industrial maintenance technician maintains and installs equipment, troubleshoots machines, and makes repairs to the facility. Also responsible for other duties as assigned and determined by business needs. Other duties may include snow removal, grounds maintenance, and general building maintenance. Depending on the level, there are increased factors of knowledge, experience, communication, and reasoning ability as well as increased responsibility concerning equipment, safety, and the work of others.
This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The individual focuses on the day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of crystal growth furnaces, production machinery and related support equipment in order to keep the plant functioning in a safe and efficient manner. This individual also works independently performing a wide variety of complex tasks under the general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor such as the installation of automated equipment, and implementation of process/product improvement projects.
Responsibilities
- On-call availability will be required on a rotating basis.
- Due to the nature of the position, additional PPE outside of the normal standards may be required.
- Safely perform machine repair, electrical, HVAC, welding, carpentry, plumbing, and machine operation using OSHA and company standards.
- Assist with the installation of electrical equipment per NEC requirements. Use of DMM for voltage and resistance testing.
- Install Plumbing equipment to include copper up to 2”, PVC up to 6”, S.S. tubing up to ¾”.
- Make repairs or fabricate equipment that may require the use of a stick/mig/tig welder.
- Operate equipment being maintained in order to check that the repair has solved the problem.
- Disassemble and reassemble production machinery and plant equipment to locate and repair defective parts.
- Remove and replace defective parts such as bushings, bearings, shafts, arbors, filters, pumps, gears, motors, transformers, coils, SCR’s, and diodes.
- Reassemble production machinery and checks manufactured parts to assure conformance to product specifications and proper functioning of equipment.
- Perform repairs using the tools necessary to complete the task anywhere on the property. Examples include but not limited to roof mounted equipment, repairs/installations from a ladder or cramped quarters.
- Use of Negative pressure or PAPR respirator.
- Identify high maintenance problems and implement corrective procedures in a safe and efficient manner.
- Interact with equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot and order replacement parts.
- Repair automated equipment utilizing programmable logic controls, PC’s and HMI’s.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years of industrial maintenance or facilities experience
- 3 years of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic systems background with experience in industrial equipment maintenance or equivalent demonstrated ability.
- Has knowledge of some equipment. Can use experience to troubleshoot and repair independently.
- General machining skills such as lathes, mills and welding (mig, stick, tig).
- 3 years of experience in process cooling water systems.
- Ability to use shop math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals) and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret basic measuring equipment.
- Ability to understand manufacturing processes and to read blueprints, wiring schematics, sketches, equipment service manuals, sample parts and general instructions.
- Basic PC skills including the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), or specific programs required by individual departments.
- Ability to train or teach trades and maintenance tasks to less experienced Maintenance Tech.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and to clearly communicate information received in both written and verbal forms.
- Able to make deductive and inductive reasoning judgments when faced with routine decisions or emergencies. Able to troubleshoot a variety of mechanical/electrical equipment in order to determine reason(s) for malfunctioning.
- Valid Driver’s license.
BENEFITS
Luxium Solutions offers a goal-oriented team dedicated to Safety, Excellence, Agility and Respect. Come pursue your career within a niche business and learn something that you can’t find anywhere else! We have a great benefits package with:
- ANNUAL BONUS
- $500 sign on bonus
- Hourly: $28-$30
- Paid Time Off available on day one (pro-rated for new hires)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescriptions available on day one
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short/Long Term Disability
- HSA/FSA
- EAP
- 401(k) & company match
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement
- 6 week Paid Parental Leave
- & many more!

INTRODUCTION
The industrial maintenance technician maintains and installs equipment, troubleshoots machines, and makes repairs to the facility. Also responsible for other duties as assigned and determined by business needs. Other duties may include snow removal, grounds maintenance, and general building maintenance. Depending on the level, there are increased factors of knowledge, experience, communication, and reasoning ability as well as increased responsibility concerning equipment, safety, and the work of others.
This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The individual focuses on the day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of crystal growth furnaces, production machinery and related support equipment in order to keep the plant functioning in a safe and efficient manner. This individual also works independently performing a wide variety of complex tasks under the general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor such as the installation of automated equipment, and implementation of process/product improvement projects.
Responsibilities
- On-call availability will be required on a rotating basis.
- Due to the nature of the position, additional PPE outside of the normal standards may be required.
- Safely perform machine repair, electrical, HVAC, welding, carpentry, plumbing, and machine operation using OSHA and company standards.
- Assist with the installation of electrical equipment per NEC requirements. Use of DMM for voltage and resistance testing.
- Install Plumbing equipment to include copper up to 2”, PVC up to 6”, S.S. tubing up to ¾”.
- Make repairs or fabricate equipment that may require the use of a stick/mig/tig welder.
- Operate equipment being maintained in order to check that the repair has solved the problem.
- Disassemble and reassemble production machinery and plant equipment to locate and repair defective parts.
- Remove and replace defective parts such as bushings, bearings, shafts, arbors, filters, pumps, gears, motors, transformers, coils, SCR’s, and diodes.
- Reassemble production machinery and checks manufactured parts to assure conformance to product specifications and proper functioning of equipment.
- Perform repairs using the tools necessary to complete the task anywhere on the property. Examples include but not limited to roof mounted equipment, repairs/installations from a ladder or cramped quarters.
- Use of Negative pressure or PAPR respirator.
- Identify high maintenance problems and implement corrective procedures in a safe and efficient manner.
- Interact with equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot and order replacement parts.
- Repair automated equipment utilizing programmable logic controls, PC’s and HMI’s.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years of industrial maintenance or facilities experience
- 3 years of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic systems background with experience in industrial equipment maintenance or equivalent demonstrated ability.
- Has knowledge of some equipment. Can use experience to troubleshoot and repair independently.
- General machining skills such as lathes, mills and welding (mig, stick, tig).
- 3 years of experience in process cooling water systems.
- Ability to use shop math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals) and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret basic measuring equipment.
- Ability to understand manufacturing processes and to read blueprints, wiring schematics, sketches, equipment service manuals, sample parts and general instructions.
- Basic PC skills including the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), or specific programs required by individual departments.
- Ability to train or teach trades and maintenance tasks to less experienced Maintenance Tech.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and to clearly communicate information received in both written and verbal forms.
- Able to make deductive and inductive reasoning judgments when faced with routine decisions or emergencies. Able to troubleshoot a variety of mechanical/electrical equipment in order to determine reason(s) for malfunctioning.
- Valid Driver’s license.
BENEFITS
Luxium Solutions offers a goal-oriented team dedicated to Safety, Excellence, Agility and Respect. Come pursue your career within a niche business and learn something that you can’t find anywhere else! We have a great benefits package with:
- ANNUAL BONUS
- $500 sign on bonus
- Hourly: $28-$30
- Paid Time Off available on day one (pro-rated for new hires)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescriptions available on day one
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short/Long Term Disability
- HSA/FSA
- EAP
- 401(k) & company match
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement
- 6 week Paid Parental Leave
- & many more!
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire manufacturers that have historically hired international students on F-1 OPT include BAE Systems in Nashua, Hypertherm Associates in Hanover, and Velcro USA in Manchester. Smaller precision manufacturers and defense subcontractors in the Merrimack Valley corridor also participate in OPT hiring, particularly for engineering and technical roles where STEM OPT extensions are applicable.
Which cities in New Hampshire have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Nashua and Manchester account for the largest share of manufacturing employment in New Hampshire and consequently see the most F-1 OPT hiring activity. Concord and the Upper Valley region around Lebanon and Hanover also host notable manufacturers. Nashua in particular benefits from its proximity to the Massachusetts border, making it attractive to students at nearby universities seeking manufacturing placements.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that directly apply a degree in engineering, materials science, computer science, or a related STEM field are the strongest fit for F-1 OPT in New Hampshire manufacturing. Common qualifying positions include process engineer, quality assurance engineer, manufacturing engineer, and supply chain analyst. General production or assembly roles without a degree requirement typically do not qualify, because OPT authorization requires the work to be directly related to your field of study.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New Hampshire?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters manufacturing jobs in New Hampshire by visa type, including F-1 OPT and STEM OPT. Rather than manually scanning postings and guessing at sponsorship willingness, Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers who have sponsored international students before, saving significant time during a period when OPT deadlines make every week count.
Are there any New Hampshire-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in manufacturing?
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages, which is relevant context for budgeting during OPT. On the immigration side, students pursuing STEM OPT extensions must be employed by an E-Verify enrolled employer, and most mid-to-large manufacturers in New Hampshire already meet that requirement. Students should confirm E-Verify enrollment directly with any prospective employer before accepting an offer, as this is a non-negotiable condition for a STEM OPT extension.
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