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Assembly Technician roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Manufacturers in automotive, electronics, and aerospace regularly file I-140 petitions for skilled assemblers. Your path to permanent residency starts with finding an employer willing to sponsor.
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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
We are seeking an Security Assembly Technician 1 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares equipment, devices, and components for shipping.
- Studies parts lists and gathers necessary parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials for work preparation.
- Reads, interprets, and follows fabrication documents, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other instructions to accurately assemble equipment and products.
- Assists with verifying, testing, and documenting results of wiring terminations, cabling, and basic components.
- Maintains progress status by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
- Documents and applies asset tags to equipment and devices, including model, serial, and asset information.
- Updates progress on assigned tasks and daily time charging accurately in M.C. Dean systems.
- Follows the project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW).
- Assembles equipment racks, enclosures, back panels, and components by examining connections for correct fit and fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Routes, secures, and terminates basic copper cables and assemblies.
- Assembles basic copper cable harnesses.
- Cuts and drills various materials such as trough, strut, lumber, and aluminum.
- Kits equipment, devices, and materials for assembly and shipping.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent with 3 years of experience
What we offer:
A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
- Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
- Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
- Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
- May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Pay Range: USD $22.50 - USD $36.00 /Hr.
Overview:
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
We are seeking an Security Assembly Technician 1 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares equipment, devices, and components for shipping.
- Studies parts lists and gathers necessary parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials for work preparation.
- Reads, interprets, and follows fabrication documents, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other instructions to accurately assemble equipment and products.
- Assists with verifying, testing, and documenting results of wiring terminations, cabling, and basic components.
- Maintains progress status by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
- Documents and applies asset tags to equipment and devices, including model, serial, and asset information.
- Updates progress on assigned tasks and daily time charging accurately in M.C. Dean systems.
- Follows the project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW).
- Assembles equipment racks, enclosures, back panels, and components by examining connections for correct fit and fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Routes, secures, and terminates basic copper cables and assemblies.
- Assembles basic copper cable harnesses.
- Cuts and drills various materials such as trough, strut, lumber, and aluminum.
- Kits equipment, devices, and materials for assembly and shipping.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent with 3 years of experience
What we offer:
A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
- Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
- Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
- Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
- May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Pay Range: USD $22.50 - USD $36.00 /Hr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Assembly Technician
Verify your credentials match DOL skill requirements
PERM filings for Assembly Technician roles typically cite SOC code 51-2098 or 51-2099. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific assembly specialty to confirm your documented skills align with what employers list in their PERM job descriptions.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Employers sponsoring foreign workers through PERM must be authorized to hire non-citizens. Prioritize manufacturers and production facilities already enrolled in E-Verify, as they have the compliance infrastructure in place to support a full green card filing.
Search EB-3 assembly jobs through Migrate Mate
Filter your job search to employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history for production and assembly roles. Migrate Mate surfaces green-card-sponsoring employers by job category, so you're not guessing which manufacturers will actually file.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
Before accepting an offer, ask whether the company has completed PERM filings before and what their typical recruitment documentation process looks like. Employers unfamiliar with PERM's supervised recruitment requirements often delay filings by six to twelve months.
Check prevailing wage before your offer stage
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your assembly role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code before you negotiate, so you can confirm any offer meets PERM requirements.
Document hands-on technical training for your I-140
EB-3 skilled worker petitions require proof you meet the job's minimum qualifications. Gather certificates from vocational programs, apprenticeships, or employer training records now. USCIS treats undocumented on-the-job training as insufficient without corroborating employer letters or certificates.
Green Card Assembly Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assembly Technician role qualify for an EB-3 green card?
Yes. Assembly Technician positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL first, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery, though per-country backlogs apply for nationals from heavily oversubscribed countries.
How is EB-3 green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B requires a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree requirement, which most Assembly Technician roles don't meet. EB-3 covers skilled workers without a four-year degree requirement, making it the practical path for this title. EB-3 also leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status, and there's no lottery. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, typically two to four years for most nationalities.
What does PERM labor certification involve for assembly roles?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific position at your worksite. This includes job postings, interviews, and documented rejections of U.S. applicants. The entire PERM recruitment and filing process typically runs six to twelve months before the I-140 petition can even be submitted to USCIS.
How can I find Assembly Technician jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, which makes identifying willing employers difficult. Migrate Mate filters Assembly Technician and production roles by employers with documented green card filing history, so you can focus your applications on manufacturers who have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor foreign workers through the full PERM and I-140 process.
Can I switch employers after my green card is filed?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or you've been in the adjustment of status queue for 180 days, you may be able to port to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. Assembly and production roles within the same SOC code group typically qualify, but you should confirm the new role matches your approved petition before switching.