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Manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs in New York span a wide range of industries, from aerospace and defense contractors on Long Island to pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Hudson Valley and food production facilities across upstate cities like Buffalo and Rochester. Companies such as Lockheed Martin, Corning, and Bristol Myers Squibb have sponsored H-1B workers in manufacturing-adjacent engineering and technical roles.
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Get Access To All JobsGorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.
That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.
We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.
Work Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description:
Welders are responsible for designing, cutting, and permanently joining metal parts together through the application of appropriate welding techniques.
Responsibilities
- Produce weldments to the specified documentation using both prints and job paperwork.
- Weld various grades of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Layout and fabrication of custom product to drawings.
- Utilize fabrication tools such as oxy-acetylene torches, plasma cutters, magnetic based drills, multi-spindle drilling machines and other equipment as necessary.
- Responsible for setup, operation, and maintenance of the tools and equipment.
- SMAW, MCAW, GMAW and spray arc welding.
- Fit all assemblies and subassemblies to ensure accuracy and quality control.
- Safe operation of overhead cranes and all other shop equipment (electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic).
- Complete all required documentation.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, Trade School Certificate or equivalent required.
- SMAW, MCAW, GMAW and spray arc welding experience required.
- Must be certifiable and able to pass the certification test in accordance with the AWS D14.1 specifications.
- Use and read basic hand tools; including but not limited to grinders, drills, tape measures.
- Handle materials with forklifts, pallet jacks and overhead cranes as needed.
- Ability to read tape measure.
- Ability to read a blue print.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with factory supervision.
Work Environment:
ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements
- Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Able to stand (75%); walk (20%); stoop, kneel or crouch (5%), as required.
- Able to climb portable ladder.
- Able to wear safety glasses and foot protection throughout shift.
- Able to wear hearing protectors (ear plugs) throughout the shift while working in an environment with moderate noise levels.
Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Welder I: Min $20.80 - Max $31.20
Welder II: Min $23.02 - Max $34.52
Welder III: Min $25.20 - Max $37.80
HP
Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.
That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.
We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.
Work Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description:
Welders are responsible for designing, cutting, and permanently joining metal parts together through the application of appropriate welding techniques.
Responsibilities
- Produce weldments to the specified documentation using both prints and job paperwork.
- Weld various grades of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Layout and fabrication of custom product to drawings.
- Utilize fabrication tools such as oxy-acetylene torches, plasma cutters, magnetic based drills, multi-spindle drilling machines and other equipment as necessary.
- Responsible for setup, operation, and maintenance of the tools and equipment.
- SMAW, MCAW, GMAW and spray arc welding.
- Fit all assemblies and subassemblies to ensure accuracy and quality control.
- Safe operation of overhead cranes and all other shop equipment (electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic).
- Complete all required documentation.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, Trade School Certificate or equivalent required.
- SMAW, MCAW, GMAW and spray arc welding experience required.
- Must be certifiable and able to pass the certification test in accordance with the AWS D14.1 specifications.
- Use and read basic hand tools; including but not limited to grinders, drills, tape measures.
- Handle materials with forklifts, pallet jacks and overhead cranes as needed.
- Ability to read tape measure.
- Ability to read a blue print.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with factory supervision.
Work Environment:
ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements
- Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Able to stand (75%); walk (20%); stoop, kneel or crouch (5%), as required.
- Able to climb portable ladder.
- Able to wear safety glasses and foot protection throughout shift.
- Able to wear hearing protectors (ear plugs) throughout the shift while working in an environment with moderate noise levels.
Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Welder I: Min $20.80 - Max $31.20
Welder II: Min $23.02 - Max $34.52
Welder III: Min $25.20 - Max $37.80
HP
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Which manufacturing companies in New York sponsor H-1B visas?
Several large manufacturers in New York have filed H-1B petitions through the DOL's LCA disclosure data, including Corning Incorporated in the Southern Tier, Bristol Myers Squibb in the Hudson Valley, and defense contractors like Lockheed Martin on Long Island. Pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and specialty materials manufacturers tend to sponsor more frequently than light manufacturing or assembly operations, as their roles more consistently meet the specialty occupation standard.
Which cities in New York have the most manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Buffalo, Rochester, and Albany are the most active upstate metros for manufacturing H-1B sponsorship, with concentrations in advanced manufacturing, optics, and life sciences. On Long Island, aerospace and defense manufacturing drives a share of H-1B filings. New York City itself has limited traditional manufacturing but does see sponsorship activity in pharmaceutical and biotech production facilities in nearby counties.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in New York?
Roles that consistently qualify include manufacturing engineers, process engineers, quality assurance engineers, materials scientists, and industrial engineers, where a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field is a standard requirement. Production supervisor and general operations roles typically do not qualify as specialty occupations. Positions in semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and precision optics tend to have the clearest degree-to-role alignment required for H-1B approval.
How do I find manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters job listings by visa sponsorship type, including H-1B, and by industry and state. Searching for manufacturing roles in New York on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have a documented history of H-1B sponsorship, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late that a company does not sponsor. Filtering by New York lets you focus on the specific metro areas and employers most active in the state.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in manufacturing?
New York State has prevailing wage requirements that interact with federal LCA obligations, meaning employers must certify wages meeting both DOL and, where applicable, state standards. Manufacturing facilities outside New York City, particularly in economically distressed upstate regions, sometimes participate in economic development programs that influence hiring priorities but do not change federal H-1B requirements. Union environments in certain manufacturing sectors may also affect how job duties are defined, which can have implications for specialty occupation determinations.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B manufacturing jobs in New York?
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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