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Hiring foreign workers for manufacturing

By: Watari Editorial Team·Last updated: 2026-07-08

NationalitiesCambodia (main), Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka

Ongoing labor shortages make foreign hiring increasingly common in manufacturing. Fields such as materials, industrial machinery and electrical/electronics are SSW (i) targets, with skill-development and technical intern routes too. We introduce manufacturing candidates from Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri Lanka and support you through settling in.

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Visa routes for manufacturing

Manufacturing fields (materials, industrial machinery, electrical/electronics and more) are SSW (i) targets, and skill-development training is also possible. Requirements vary by category; we match candidates to your processes.

Roles and candidates

Machining, metal pressing, welding, painting, assembly, inspection and more. As quality and safety matter, we introduce candidates with basic skills and Japanese.

From hiring to settling in

We discuss processes, headcount and timing, screen and interview, then handle the visa process, arrival, placement, and settling-in support.

Requirements, test & Japanese

Manufacturing SSW (i) requires a manufacturing skills-measurement test and a Japanese test (JFT-Basic/N4 guide). Material, industrial-machinery and electric/electronics areas are organized under the manufacturing field. Skills matching your process are required. Confirm categories and tests with the guidelines.

Hiring for manufacturing? Let's talk.

We introduce candidates from Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri Lanka and support you through settling in. Free consultation.

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FAQ

Can we hire manufacturing workers via SSW?
Yes. Fields such as materials, industrial machinery and electrical/electronics are SSW (i) targets, with per-category requirements.
Can we take inexperienced candidates?
Often possible given training and meeting requirements. Let's discuss based on your processes.
How much does it cost?
It varies by route and process. See the cost guide, then we'll estimate in a free consultation.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Visa eligibility and requirements change; always confirm the latest rules with the Immigration Services Agency and relevant authorities.