Manufacturing Operator Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's pharmaceutical and medical device sectors drive strong demand for manufacturing operators, with major employers like Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie, Amgen, and Pfizer operating large facilities across the island. Sponsorship activity is concentrated in the San Juan metro area, Barceloneta, and Arecibo, where FDA-regulated production lines require specialized technical talent.
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Manufacture of bulk biologics products. Perform cleaning and sterilization procedures. Perform process tests and participate in qualification and validation activities as required. Assemble and inspect equipment in the manufacturing area to confirm operational status. Work is performed in aseptic and non-aseptic environments.
Responsibilities:
- Operate manufacturing equipment and instruments, such as tanks, autoclaves, filtration systems, washers, filter integrity testing, pH, amongst others. Conduct equipment setup (CIP, PT, SIP) operations according to the established procedures.
- Manufacture of bulk biologics operations in Media & Buffer Formulation (Central Services), Inoculum or Fermentation (Upstream) and Capture or Purification (Downstream) areas according to approved and effective procedures.
- Conduct equipment and facility inspections and advise of situations that affect operating and environmental conditions. Monitor critical parameters and elevate any deviation that could impact operations to address accordingly.
- Provide technical assistance to manufacturing areas, specifically the troubleshooting support of equipment and process events.
- Receive, inspect and verify materials availability to be used for the production activities.
- Document, audit and timely correct manufacturing electronic or paper batch record discrepancies.
- Document process and equipment status in electronic or manual records.
- Sample collection and processing as required by the process.
- Strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and accurately complete process-associated documentation.
- Provide assistance to operations in accordance with environmental management, occupational health and safety (EHS) systems and promote continuous improvement. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate Degree in Science, Mechanics, Electricity, Instrumentation or related field.
- No previous experience required.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques.
- Basic knowledge of computerized systems such as Delta V, MES and SAP preferred.
- Basic mechanical and mathematical skills.
- Basic verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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ABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Manufacture of bulk biologics products. Perform cleaning and sterilization procedures. Perform process tests and participate in qualification and validation activities as required. Assemble and inspect equipment in the manufacturing area to confirm operational status. Work is performed in aseptic and non-aseptic environments.
Responsibilities:
- Operate manufacturing equipment and instruments, such as tanks, autoclaves, filtration systems, washers, filter integrity testing, pH, amongst others. Conduct equipment setup (CIP, PT, SIP) operations according to the established procedures.
- Manufacture of bulk biologics operations in Media & Buffer Formulation (Central Services), Inoculum or Fermentation (Upstream) and Capture or Purification (Downstream) areas according to approved and effective procedures.
- Conduct equipment and facility inspections and advise of situations that affect operating and environmental conditions. Monitor critical parameters and elevate any deviation that could impact operations to address accordingly.
- Provide technical assistance to manufacturing areas, specifically the troubleshooting support of equipment and process events.
- Receive, inspect and verify materials availability to be used for the production activities.
- Document, audit and timely correct manufacturing electronic or paper batch record discrepancies.
- Document process and equipment status in electronic or manual records.
- Sample collection and processing as required by the process.
- Strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and accurately complete process-associated documentation.
- Provide assistance to operations in accordance with environmental management, occupational health and safety (EHS) systems and promote continuous improvement. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate Degree in Science, Mechanics, Electricity, Instrumentation or related field.
- No previous experience required.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques.
- Basic knowledge of computerized systems such as Delta V, MES and SAP preferred.
- Basic mechanical and mathematical skills.
- Basic verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing operators in Puerto Rico?
The most active sponsors in Puerto Rico's manufacturing sector are pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie, Amgen, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Medtronic all operate significant production facilities on the island and have documented histories of sponsoring work visas. These companies tend to sponsor for roles requiring technical training in GMP-regulated environments, clean room operations, or specialized equipment handling.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing operator roles in Puerto Rico?
The H-1B is the most common visa for manufacturing operator roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field. Roles that don't require a degree are generally harder to sponsor. Some multinational employers also use the L-1B for intracompany transferees with specialized process knowledge. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering classifications.
Which cities in Puerto Rico have the most manufacturing operator sponsorship jobs?
Sponsorship activity for manufacturing operators is concentrated in three areas: the San Juan metropolitan corridor, Barceloneta, and Arecibo. Barceloneta is sometimes called Puerto Rico's pharmaceutical corridor and hosts several large API and finished-dose manufacturing plants. Humacao and Juncos on the east coast also have medical device manufacturing clusters, including operations tied to companies like Medtronic and Baxter.
How to find manufacturing operator visa sponsorship jobs in Puerto Rico?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, so you can search manufacturing operator roles in Puerto Rico without sorting through positions that won't support international candidates. Puerto Rico's pharma and medical device employers tend to post technical operator roles with GMP or cleanroom requirements, which are the positions most likely to include sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to set role and location filters and review active listings directly.
Are there any Puerto Rico-specific considerations for manufacturing operator visa sponsorship?
Puerto Rico follows the same federal H-1B prevailing wage and Department of Labor rules as the U.S. mainland, so there are no separate island-specific wage tiers. However, the island's manufacturing base is heavily concentrated in FDA-regulated industries, meaning employers often expect familiarity with GMP documentation, validation protocols, or pharmaceutical batch records. Candidates with this background will find their skills align well with what local sponsors are hiring for.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing operator jobs in Puerto Rico?
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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