Automotive OPT Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's automotive industry is one of the largest in the country, with major employers like Honda, General Motors, and Stellantis operating manufacturing plants, R&D centers, and engineering hubs across cities like Columbus, Toledo, and Marysville. F-1 OPT students in engineering, supply chain, and data analytics fields will find Ohio among the more active states for automotive sponsorship opportunities.
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Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.
Ready for your next opportunity?
Regal Rexnord Cleveland, home of our Nook Brand is currently hiring CNC Milling Set Up Production Operator for our 1st Shift.
Pay Range of $24/hour to $30/hour based on experience with overtime opportunities.
Plus…benefits on day 1, 401(k) with match, paid time off as well as joining a growing Company with a great team.
At Regal Rexnord, our people make all the difference in our success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up to operate vertical milling machinery upholding and adhering to production standards and ISO 9001 regulations and guidelines.
- Inspect product to print, looking for any flaws and defect of material, including deburring if necessary.
- Interpret drawings, specifications, process sheets, program readouts and shop orders to plan and check work.
- Obtain proper set of tools from tool crib, select holders, mount, secure, and check tools for accuracy.
- Interpret drawings, route sheets, diagrams, specifications and instructions to determine proper operation sequences.
- Make necessary calculations for tool depth and tool compensation adjustments.
- Move completed material to next workstation.
- Maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
- 1-3 years related experience or training.
- Ability to interpret and understand verbal and written directions.
- Mechanically inclined with strong math skills.
- Ability to read basic measuring devices, including micrometers, and calipers.
- Working knowledge of surface footage and feed rates and experienced in calculating feeds and speeds.
- Must successfully complete a blueprint reading course.
Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
ABOUT REGAL REXNORD
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
NOTIFICATION TO AGENCIES: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
INTRODUCTION
Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.
Ready for your next opportunity?
Regal Rexnord Cleveland, home of our Nook Brand is currently hiring CNC Milling Set Up Production Operator for our 1st Shift.
Pay Range of $24/hour to $30/hour based on experience with overtime opportunities.
Plus…benefits on day 1, 401(k) with match, paid time off as well as joining a growing Company with a great team.
At Regal Rexnord, our people make all the difference in our success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up to operate vertical milling machinery upholding and adhering to production standards and ISO 9001 regulations and guidelines.
- Inspect product to print, looking for any flaws and defect of material, including deburring if necessary.
- Interpret drawings, specifications, process sheets, program readouts and shop orders to plan and check work.
- Obtain proper set of tools from tool crib, select holders, mount, secure, and check tools for accuracy.
- Interpret drawings, route sheets, diagrams, specifications and instructions to determine proper operation sequences.
- Make necessary calculations for tool depth and tool compensation adjustments.
- Move completed material to next workstation.
- Maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
- 1-3 years related experience or training.
- Ability to interpret and understand verbal and written directions.
- Mechanically inclined with strong math skills.
- Ability to read basic measuring devices, including micrometers, and calipers.
- Working knowledge of surface footage and feed rates and experienced in calculating feeds and speeds.
- Must successfully complete a blueprint reading course.
Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
ABOUT REGAL REXNORD
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
NOTIFICATION TO AGENCIES: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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Search Automotive Jobs in OhioAutomotive OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which automotive companies in Ohio sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Honda operates a major manufacturing and R&D campus in Marysville, and General Motors has significant engineering presence in the state. Stellantis, suppliers like Bosch and Magna, and Tier 1 parts manufacturers with Ohio facilities have also filed OPT-eligible positions in recent years. Sponsorship practices vary by company and role, so confirming directly with the employer's HR team is always necessary.
Which cities in Ohio have the most automotive F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Toledo has a strong concentration of automotive activity given its proximity to Detroit and its own manufacturing base. Columbus attracts engineering and technology roles tied to automotive companies expanding into electrification and software. Marysville, home to Honda's North American manufacturing headquarters, is a consistent source of engineering and operations roles that have historically welcomed OPT candidates.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Ohio?
Roles that align with a student's field of study are the core requirement for OPT eligibility. In Ohio's automotive sector, that commonly includes mechanical and electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, supply chain analysis, data science applied to vehicle systems, and software development for connected or autonomous vehicle platforms. The position must be directly related to your degree program.
How do I find automotive F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on F-1 OPT and filters jobs by visa type, state, and industry. Searching Ohio automotive jobs on Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers who have indicated openness to OPT candidates, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship was never on the table. Filtering by the automotive category and Ohio location is the most direct starting point.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the automotive industry?
Ohio's automotive employers often operate on-site or hybrid schedules at manufacturing and engineering facilities, which matters for OPT compliance since your authorized work must occur at a qualifying employer location. STEM OPT extension applicants should confirm that their employer has an E-Verify enrollment, which is required for the 24-month extension. Ohio State University and University of Toledo alumni networks can also be useful for connecting with automotive hiring managers in the region.