Manufacturing Assembler Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Manufacturing Assembler jobs can qualify for visa sponsorship when the role requires specialized technical skills tied to a relevant credential. H-2B visa covers temporary assembly work, while EB-3 offers a permanent path. Employers filing through PERM must document recruiting efforts before sponsoring a foreign worker.
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Date: Oct 21, 2026
Location:
Wayne, NJ, US
Company: Datascope Corp.
Remote Work: 0 days at home (site based)
Salary Range: $27.00 - $31.00 Per Hour + EIP Bonus
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Job Overview
In a team environment, oversee all workflow for a team or teams. Assists supervisor in the achievement of daily production schedules and quality goals. Responsible for training, scheduling workflow, accurate documentation and assisting team members with problems. Assist engineers or area supervision in development and support of the introduction of new processes and/or products.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Understands, adheres to, and promotes safety policies and practices.
- Responsible for quality and adheres to manufacturing process requirements, Quality Policy and the Strategic Quality Process (SQP). Proactively identifies and communicates quality issues and concerns; actively pursues resolution of issues by utilizing all resources.
- Responsible for coordination and prioritization of production and/or pilot build schedules, NCMRs reworks, and determines the ability to meet the requirements.
- Assist the supervisor in supporting and developing action plans to achieve departmental goals.
- Establishes relationships and acts as a liaison to proactively communicate between all cross-functional teams by utilizing effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborates cross-functionally to plan, in advance, resources and supplies in order to meet business needs.
- Must have working knowledge of all processes in the assigned area. Builds product as necessary by following all processes in which certified (in their most current revision), while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
- Demonstrates, promotes, and suggests ideas for Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives. Takes an active leadership role in developing and driving Lean activities, including Born Lean strategies.
- Maintains accurate records, including shop floor paperwork (SFP), work requests, and site-specific documentation. Consistently monitors team records to ensure accuracy.
- Understands and ensures compliance of MCA and site-specific policies and procedures.
- Responsible for attending and passing all required MCA and site-specific training (i.e., QS Basics, Lean Training).
- Responsible for performing shelf-life inspection and tracking of inventory items that have a defined shelf-life, maintaining the chemical expiration log and checklist, and the Periodic Torque Asset Verification Process. These processes need to be performed every week.
- Responsible for verification of the daily equipment log sheet.
- Responsible for the verification of the incomplete assembly/sub-assembly/test tags at the end of each day.
- Ability to perform basic SAP transactions (block material, complete WO using transactions (CO15, MIGO GR), transferring rejects to QCRI, and scrapping defective components).
- Ability to close work orders in SAP every week.
- Responsible for WO label creation and reconciliation of their corresponding areas.
- Provides input to performance appraisals.
- Ability to compile monthly information and create the diverted hours financial report and the daily production update report.
- Assist the Production Supervisor in the operation of the manufacturing area and provide direction when the Production Supervisor is not available.
- High degree of latitude in decision making.
- Acts as liaison between manufacturing and other departments, such as engineering and facilities, to communicate needs or make requests. This is not an inclusive list of job responsibilities.
- Maintains accurate records, including DHRs. Consistently ensures the team maintains records accurately.
Minimum Requirements
- High school or equivalent required and 5+ years of work experience, or 6 years of work experience required.
- Minimum of 3-4 years in a medical device or other regulated manufacturing environment.
- AA degree preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to follow processes, has an extensive understanding of the technical job duties and their practical applications to complex problems and situations.
- Demonstrates proficiency in all communication, including written and spoken, as well as strong math skills.
- Must be proficient in job-related computer programs or databases i.e., SAP, MS Office.
- Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team setting, be flexible, and exhibit a willingness to learn/ take on new tasks.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work under limited supervision and assist with the training and coaching of others.
Supervision/Management of Others
Provide direction for Sr. Product Assemblers and Assemblers.
This role is based in Wayne, NJ. The salary range for this position is $27.00 to $31.00 per hour.
This role is eligible for participation in our Excellence Incentive Plan (EIP), an annual incentive program that rewards performance against financial and operational goals.
This shift reports at Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm EST.
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About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Lead Manufacturing Assembler
Date: Oct 21, 2026
Location:
Wayne, NJ, US
Company: Datascope Corp.
Remote Work: 0 days at home (site based)
Salary Range: $27.00 - $31.00 Per Hour + EIP Bonus
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Job Overview
In a team environment, oversee all workflow for a team or teams. Assists supervisor in the achievement of daily production schedules and quality goals. Responsible for training, scheduling workflow, accurate documentation and assisting team members with problems. Assist engineers or area supervision in development and support of the introduction of new processes and/or products.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Understands, adheres to, and promotes safety policies and practices.
- Responsible for quality and adheres to manufacturing process requirements, Quality Policy and the Strategic Quality Process (SQP). Proactively identifies and communicates quality issues and concerns; actively pursues resolution of issues by utilizing all resources.
- Responsible for coordination and prioritization of production and/or pilot build schedules, NCMRs reworks, and determines the ability to meet the requirements.
- Assist the supervisor in supporting and developing action plans to achieve departmental goals.
- Establishes relationships and acts as a liaison to proactively communicate between all cross-functional teams by utilizing effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborates cross-functionally to plan, in advance, resources and supplies in order to meet business needs.
- Must have working knowledge of all processes in the assigned area. Builds product as necessary by following all processes in which certified (in their most current revision), while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
- Demonstrates, promotes, and suggests ideas for Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives. Takes an active leadership role in developing and driving Lean activities, including Born Lean strategies.
- Maintains accurate records, including shop floor paperwork (SFP), work requests, and site-specific documentation. Consistently monitors team records to ensure accuracy.
- Understands and ensures compliance of MCA and site-specific policies and procedures.
- Responsible for attending and passing all required MCA and site-specific training (i.e., QS Basics, Lean Training).
- Responsible for performing shelf-life inspection and tracking of inventory items that have a defined shelf-life, maintaining the chemical expiration log and checklist, and the Periodic Torque Asset Verification Process. These processes need to be performed every week.
- Responsible for verification of the daily equipment log sheet.
- Responsible for the verification of the incomplete assembly/sub-assembly/test tags at the end of each day.
- Ability to perform basic SAP transactions (block material, complete WO using transactions (CO15, MIGO GR), transferring rejects to QCRI, and scrapping defective components).
- Ability to close work orders in SAP every week.
- Responsible for WO label creation and reconciliation of their corresponding areas.
- Provides input to performance appraisals.
- Ability to compile monthly information and create the diverted hours financial report and the daily production update report.
- Assist the Production Supervisor in the operation of the manufacturing area and provide direction when the Production Supervisor is not available.
- High degree of latitude in decision making.
- Acts as liaison between manufacturing and other departments, such as engineering and facilities, to communicate needs or make requests. This is not an inclusive list of job responsibilities.
- Maintains accurate records, including DHRs. Consistently ensures the team maintains records accurately.
Minimum Requirements
- High school or equivalent required and 5+ years of work experience, or 6 years of work experience required.
- Minimum of 3-4 years in a medical device or other regulated manufacturing environment.
- AA degree preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to follow processes, has an extensive understanding of the technical job duties and their practical applications to complex problems and situations.
- Demonstrates proficiency in all communication, including written and spoken, as well as strong math skills.
- Must be proficient in job-related computer programs or databases i.e., SAP, MS Office.
- Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team setting, be flexible, and exhibit a willingness to learn/ take on new tasks.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work under limited supervision and assist with the training and coaching of others.
Supervision/Management of Others
Provide direction for Sr. Product Assemblers and Assemblers.
This role is based in Wayne, NJ. The salary range for this position is $27.00 to $31.00 per hour.
This role is eligible for participation in our Excellence Incentive Plan (EIP), an annual incentive program that rewards performance against financial and operational goals.
This shift reports at Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm EST.
LI-AL1
About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Manufacturing Assembler Jobs
Get your credentials evaluation done early
If you completed vocational training or an apprenticeship outside the U.S., have those credentials evaluated by a NACES-member organization before you apply. Many assembly employers require documented proof of technical competency for PERM or H-2B filings.
Target manufacturers with active H-2B history
Seasonal and temporary assembly lines in automotive, electronics, and consumer goods regularly file H-2B petitions. Focus your search on manufacturers who operate on production cycles, since those employers have an established pattern of filing for temporary foreign workers.
Understand what PERM labor certification requires
For EB-3 sponsorship, your employer files a PERM application with DOL proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. The process can take a year or more, so confirm the employer has prior PERM experience before accepting an offer contingent on sponsorship.
Find sponsors using Migrate Mate's verified employer data
Search Migrate Mate to identify manufacturers with verified sponsorship filing history by location and role type. This narrows your applications to employers who have already navigated the DOL and USCIS filing process for assembly positions.
Verify the wage offer against prevailing wage levels
Before signing an offer letter, check the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered rate meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for assembler roles in that metro area. A below-threshold offer will cause the PERM or H-2B certification to fail.
Clarify cap-exempt status for H-2B roles
H-2B has a 66,000-annual cap split across two half-year periods, and allocations fill quickly. Ask the employer whether they're filing under a returning-worker exemption or cap allocation, since timing your start date to the correct half-year filing window affects your authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What visas can sponsor a Manufacturing Assembler?
The two most common paths are H-2B for temporary or seasonal assembly work and EB-3 for permanent sponsorship. H-2B requires the employer to demonstrate a temporary need and obtain DOL labor certification. EB-3 requires PERM labor certification and leads to a green card. Manufacturing Assembler roles generally don't qualify for H-1B visa because the position typically doesn't require a specialty-occupation bachelor's degree.
Does a Manufacturing Assembler need a degree for visa sponsorship?
Not for H-2B or EB-3 skilled-worker sponsorship. The EB-3 skilled-worker category requires at least two years of training or experience, not a four-year degree. Vocational certifications, apprenticeship records, and verifiable production line experience all serve as qualifying evidence. Document your technical training carefully, especially if it was completed outside the U.S., because USCIS will review it during the petition process.
How long does EB-3 sponsorship take for assembly roles?
The PERM labor certification step alone typically takes six to twelve months with DOL, followed by the I-140 petition with USCIS. After that, your priority date must become current on the visa bulletin before you can file for a green card. Workers born in countries with high demand, particularly India and China, face significantly longer waits due to per-country limits. Workers from most other countries move through the queue faster.
Where can I find manufacturing employers who sponsor assembler visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship filing history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus on manufacturers who have already completed DOL and USCIS filings for assembly positions rather than applying speculatively to companies with no documented sponsorship track record.
Can a Manufacturing Assembler switch employers while on a sponsored visa?
On H-2B, you're authorized only for the specific employer and worksite named in the petition, so a job change requires a new employer to file a separate H-2B petition on your behalf. Under EB-3, once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability rules allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from scratch.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Manufacturing Assembler jobs?
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.