Manufacturing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector offers strong visa sponsorship opportunities, particularly in southeastern counties around Philadelphia and Pittsburgh's advanced manufacturing hub. Major employers like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and ArcelorMittal regularly sponsor international talent for engineering, production management, and specialized technical roles.
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Location: Hanover (Plant), PA, United States
Job ID: 88270
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Manufacturing CNC Programmer
Your main responsibilities
A position that can dynamically program for CNC sheet metal manufacturing equipment based on daily customer requirements demands. Must be able to stay on schedule so that adequate work is always available for all machines. Work with the manufacturing team to maintain proper lead time for schedule of jobs to be completed. Include continuous improvement / lean manufacturing techniques and processes to advance safety, quality, delivery and decrease cost into the products and facility.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Proficient use of OEM programming software for punching, bending and laser machines for daily production sheet metal manufacturing.
- Proficient in using all server-based software seats.
- Capable of daily production programming for all product lines.
- Capable of troubleshooting and correcting programming errors.
- Capable of setting up new material configurations, material types and material sizes.
- Capable of setting up new tools and head setups.
- Capable of configuring automated and manual programming settings per manufacturing processes.
- Use of OEM software for retrieving detailed production data and reporting out.
- Ability to multitask with different software packages.
What you bring
- High School Diploma or GED
What’s in it for you?
- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
- 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
- Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
- A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
- Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
- Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
- Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
- Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

Location: Hanover (Plant), PA, United States
Job ID: 88270
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Manufacturing CNC Programmer
Your main responsibilities
A position that can dynamically program for CNC sheet metal manufacturing equipment based on daily customer requirements demands. Must be able to stay on schedule so that adequate work is always available for all machines. Work with the manufacturing team to maintain proper lead time for schedule of jobs to be completed. Include continuous improvement / lean manufacturing techniques and processes to advance safety, quality, delivery and decrease cost into the products and facility.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Proficient use of OEM programming software for punching, bending and laser machines for daily production sheet metal manufacturing.
- Proficient in using all server-based software seats.
- Capable of daily production programming for all product lines.
- Capable of troubleshooting and correcting programming errors.
- Capable of setting up new material configurations, material types and material sizes.
- Capable of setting up new tools and head setups.
- Capable of configuring automated and manual programming settings per manufacturing processes.
- Use of OEM software for retrieving detailed production data and reporting out.
- Ability to multitask with different software packages.
What you bring
- High School Diploma or GED
What’s in it for you?
- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
- 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
- Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
- A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
- Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
- Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
- Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
- Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor visas in Pennsylvania?
Major visa sponsors include pharmaceutical giants Johnson & Johnson and Merck in the Philadelphia area, steel producer ArcelorMittal in Coatesville, and Hershey Company in central Pennsylvania. Food processing companies like Campbell Soup and industrial manufacturers such as Air Products and Chemicals also frequently sponsor H-1B and other work visas for engineering, quality control, and management positions.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing roles in Pennsylvania?
H-1B visas dominate for engineering positions, quality assurance roles, and technical management in Pennsylvania manufacturing. L-1 visas are common for intracompany transfers at multinational manufacturers like Johnson & Johnson. TN visas work well for Canadian and Mexican engineers, while O-1 visas occasionally appear for specialized roles in pharmaceutical research and advanced manufacturing technology.
How to find manufacturing visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for manufacturing positions in Pennsylvania that offer visa sponsorship. Filter by cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown to find opportunities at pharmaceutical companies, steel manufacturers, and food processing facilities. The platform shows which employers have historically sponsored visas, helping you target companies most likely to support your application.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most manufacturing sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia leads with pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing sponsors like Merck and Johnson & Johnson. Pittsburgh offers opportunities in advanced manufacturing and steel production. The Lehigh Valley around Allentown attracts sponsors in food processing and industrial equipment manufacturing. Chester County concentrates pharmaceutical companies, while York and Lancaster counties host smaller manufacturers that occasionally sponsor technical roles.
What are prevailing wage considerations for manufacturing jobs in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's prevailing wages for manufacturing engineers typically exceed national averages in the Philadelphia metro area due to pharmaceutical industry concentration. Pittsburgh manufacturing wages reflect the city's advanced manufacturing focus. Rural manufacturing areas may offer lower prevailing wages, which can affect H-1B applications. Chemical and pharmaceutical roles generally command higher wages than traditional manufacturing positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing jobs in Pennsylvania?
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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