Manufacturing Operator Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York's manufacturing sector spans food processing in the Hudson Valley, pharmaceutical production on Long Island, and industrial operations in Buffalo and Rochester. Companies like Corning, Revlon, and Pfizer have sponsored manufacturing operator roles. International candidates with production experience can find visa sponsorship opportunities across the state's diverse manufacturing base.
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Our team in Watervliet, NY, is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill up to six (6) union manufacturing production operator positions. The Manufacturing Operator will be responsible for operating all production equipment and maintaining production specifications in accordance with the specific processes while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency goals are met.
This position requires flexibility and commitment to work an alternating 3-day / 4-day weekly schedule for 12 hours per manufacturing shift.
The positions will be within the General Making department and will be offered to candidates in graded positions based on experience, technical ability, and expertise.
The pay range for the positions will be between $31.22 - $35.17. Per the USW Local 17 contract, new hires are paid 85% of the full job bid rate for the first six (6) months of employment and then moved to the full job bid rate thereafter.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience operating a forklift is preferred.
- 1-2 years of previous experience working with industrial equipment and/or in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- This position requires flexibility and commitment to work an alternating 3-day / 4-day weekly schedule for 12 hours per manufacturing shift.
- Attention to detail, problem-solving, and working as a team are paramount in this position.
- Candidates must have good communication skills, exhibiting the ability to interact with others, as well as basic computer skills.
- Consistent, proper use of personal protective equipment is required.
- Must have the ability to respect and follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Requires the ability to lift/move up to 50-pounds, climb, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, and work in high temperatures.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Saint-Gobain Abrasives is the world’s leading manufacturer of abrasives, offering powerful, precise, and user-friendly solutions enabling customers to shape and surface finish all types of material, even the most complex and challenging applications across a diverse range of markets. Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Membership in the United Steelworkers Local 17 is required for this position. Hired candidates may be assigned to either the day shift (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) or night shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), depending on operational needs and available openings after the internal job bidding process has been completed. While candidate shift preferences will be taken into consideration during the recruitment process, they cannot be guaranteed. The manufacturing schedule follows an alternating pattern of Monday-Wednesday one week and Monday-Thursday the next.
Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve their daily lives for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates.
Provided is the pay range for this position, which is $31.22 - $35.17 per hour. Shift differentials of $.20 per hour (days) and $.40 per hour (nights) are paid to candidates in these positions.
In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to $5,000 based on company and individual performance measures. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and, by nature, can vary based on company and individual performance and are not a guarantee.
Additional Pay Incentives for This Role Include:
- Shift Differentials (i.e., Hourly Rate plus Shift Differential of $.40 per hour, depending on schedule)
- Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate * 1.5)
- Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
- Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child and Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
- Volunteer Day
- Company-issued steel-toe shoes and safety glasses
This role is covered by a Union. In the event of any discrepancy between this posting and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA shall govern.
Job Reference: USA15209
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
Our team in Watervliet, NY, is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill up to six (6) union manufacturing production operator positions. The Manufacturing Operator will be responsible for operating all production equipment and maintaining production specifications in accordance with the specific processes while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency goals are met.
This position requires flexibility and commitment to work an alternating 3-day / 4-day weekly schedule for 12 hours per manufacturing shift.
The positions will be within the General Making department and will be offered to candidates in graded positions based on experience, technical ability, and expertise.
The pay range for the positions will be between $31.22 - $35.17. Per the USW Local 17 contract, new hires are paid 85% of the full job bid rate for the first six (6) months of employment and then moved to the full job bid rate thereafter.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience operating a forklift is preferred.
- 1-2 years of previous experience working with industrial equipment and/or in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- This position requires flexibility and commitment to work an alternating 3-day / 4-day weekly schedule for 12 hours per manufacturing shift.
- Attention to detail, problem-solving, and working as a team are paramount in this position.
- Candidates must have good communication skills, exhibiting the ability to interact with others, as well as basic computer skills.
- Consistent, proper use of personal protective equipment is required.
- Must have the ability to respect and follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Requires the ability to lift/move up to 50-pounds, climb, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead, and work in high temperatures.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Saint-Gobain Abrasives is the world’s leading manufacturer of abrasives, offering powerful, precise, and user-friendly solutions enabling customers to shape and surface finish all types of material, even the most complex and challenging applications across a diverse range of markets. Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Membership in the United Steelworkers Local 17 is required for this position. Hired candidates may be assigned to either the day shift (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) or night shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), depending on operational needs and available openings after the internal job bidding process has been completed. While candidate shift preferences will be taken into consideration during the recruitment process, they cannot be guaranteed. The manufacturing schedule follows an alternating pattern of Monday-Wednesday one week and Monday-Thursday the next.
Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve their daily lives for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates.
Provided is the pay range for this position, which is $31.22 - $35.17 per hour. Shift differentials of $.20 per hour (days) and $.40 per hour (nights) are paid to candidates in these positions.
In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to $5,000 based on company and individual performance measures. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and, by nature, can vary based on company and individual performance and are not a guarantee.
Additional Pay Incentives for This Role Include:
- Shift Differentials (i.e., Hourly Rate plus Shift Differential of $.40 per hour, depending on schedule)
- Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate * 1.5)
- Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
- Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child and Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
- Volunteer Day
- Company-issued steel-toe shoes and safety glasses
This role is covered by a Union. In the event of any discrepancy between this posting and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA shall govern.
Job Reference: USA15209
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing operators in New York?
Corning Incorporated in Corning, Pfizer in Groton and Pearl River, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown have sponsored manufacturing operator roles. Food and beverage producers in the Hudson Valley and medical device manufacturers on Long Island also appear in Department of Labor disclosure data as sponsors. Large multinational manufacturers are generally more likely to have established immigration programs than smaller facilities.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing operator roles in New York?
H-1B visas apply when the manufacturing operator role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's degree, which is more common in pharmaceutical or semiconductor production than general assembly. EB-3 immigrant visas cover skilled and unskilled workers and are frequently used for operators in food processing, packaging, and industrial manufacturing. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying technical operator classifications.
Which cities in New York have the most manufacturing operator sponsorship jobs?
Buffalo and Rochester have strong industrial manufacturing bases with production facilities in aerospace components, optics, and automotive parts. The Capital Region around Albany includes semiconductor and electronics manufacturing tied to GlobalFoundries. Long Island concentrates pharmaceutical and biotech production, while the Hudson Valley has food processing and specialty manufacturing operations. New York City's outer boroughs also have food manufacturing and garment production employers.
How to find manufacturing operator visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, making it easier to identify New York manufacturing operator roles where employers are open to sponsoring international candidates. Rather than sorting through thousands of general postings, you can search by role and state to surface positions in pharmaceutical production, food processing, and industrial manufacturing across Buffalo, Rochester, and Long Island. Setting up alerts on Migrate Mate helps when new sponsoring employers post openings.
Are there any state-specific considerations for manufacturing operator visa sponsorship in New York?
New York's prevailing wage requirements apply to H-1B positions, meaning employers must pay wages that meet Department of Labor standards for the specific occupation and region, with rates varying between New York City, Long Island, and upstate metros. New York also has active workforce development programs tied to semiconductor expansion under the CHIPS Act, particularly around Albany and Syracuse, which may increase sponsored hiring for advanced manufacturing operator roles in the coming years.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing operator 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.