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Calibration Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and strong candidates with an associate degree plus hands-on metrology experience may meet EB-2 criteria. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, making direct employer sponsorship the primary path to a U.S. green card.
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Company: Fareva Richmond
Location: Richmond, VA
Reports To: Director of Engineering & Maintenance
General Purpose
Maintains plant manufacturing, packaging, facility maintenance, and laboratory instrumentation in peak operating condition. Performs a variety of routine tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor, Group Leader, or Manager. The Senior Calibration Technician operates independently to determine and execute all required procedures for the most complex technical assignments.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Calibration & Maintenance:
- Follow written calibration procedures to detect, report, and eliminate variations in instrument accuracy by comparing instrumentation against measurement standards of known accuracy.
- Ensure all assigned instrumentation on the "Equipment Due for Calibration Report" is calibrated before the last day of the due month or accounted for with a signed "Could Not be Found Form".
Identification & Labeling:
- Attach properly completed calibration stickers indicating calibration date, next due date, and technician initials.
- Apply unique identification tags to instrumentation.
- Replace faded or illegible identification tags and calibration stickers as needed.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Complete standard calibration forms accurately, documenting test points, calibration standards used, technician initials, calibration date, next due date, and relevant comments.
- Submit all calibration documentation to the Supervisor, Group Leader, or Manager for review at least three working days prior to the end of the month.
Technical Leadership & Authoring:
- Train and mentor less experienced Calibration Technicians within the department.
- Draft and write standard calibration procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience Option A:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Calibration Technician A.
Experience Option B:
- Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or Electronics + seven (7) years of relevant work experience; OR
- Electrical/Electronics Certification or equivalent military certification + eight (8) years of relevant work experience.
Specialized Skills:
- Must demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: electronic design, instrument design, trade license, calibration records databases, or other specialized areas related to calibration shop operations.
What we offer:
Competitive salaries, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid short term disability, company paid life and accidental death insurance, 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting, generous employee referral program, paid vacation annually, paid holidays annually, onsite cafeteria, job advancement opportunities. Manufacturing employees also receive company paid work shoes, uniforms and prescription safety eyeglasses.
Job Description: Senior Calibration Technician
Company: Fareva Richmond
Location: Richmond, VA
Reports To: Director of Engineering & Maintenance
General Purpose
Maintains plant manufacturing, packaging, facility maintenance, and laboratory instrumentation in peak operating condition. Performs a variety of routine tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor, Group Leader, or Manager. The Senior Calibration Technician operates independently to determine and execute all required procedures for the most complex technical assignments.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Calibration & Maintenance:
- Follow written calibration procedures to detect, report, and eliminate variations in instrument accuracy by comparing instrumentation against measurement standards of known accuracy.
- Ensure all assigned instrumentation on the "Equipment Due for Calibration Report" is calibrated before the last day of the due month or accounted for with a signed "Could Not be Found Form".
Identification & Labeling:
- Attach properly completed calibration stickers indicating calibration date, next due date, and technician initials.
- Apply unique identification tags to instrumentation.
- Replace faded or illegible identification tags and calibration stickers as needed.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Complete standard calibration forms accurately, documenting test points, calibration standards used, technician initials, calibration date, next due date, and relevant comments.
- Submit all calibration documentation to the Supervisor, Group Leader, or Manager for review at least three working days prior to the end of the month.
Technical Leadership & Authoring:
- Train and mentor less experienced Calibration Technicians within the department.
- Draft and write standard calibration procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience Option A:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Calibration Technician A.
Experience Option B:
- Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or Electronics + seven (7) years of relevant work experience; OR
- Electrical/Electronics Certification or equivalent military certification + eight (8) years of relevant work experience.
Specialized Skills:
- Must demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: electronic design, instrument design, trade license, calibration records databases, or other specialized areas related to calibration shop operations.
What we offer:
Competitive salaries, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid short term disability, company paid life and accidental death insurance, 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting, generous employee referral program, paid vacation annually, paid holidays annually, onsite cafeteria, job advancement opportunities. Manufacturing employees also receive company paid work shoes, uniforms and prescription safety eyeglasses.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Calibration Technician
Certify your metrology credentials before applying
A Certified Calibration Technician credential from a recognized body strengthens your PERM case by documenting specialized competency. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether the role genuinely requires skills beyond a generalist technician, and formal certification closes that gap.
Target manufacturers with active PERM filing history
Aerospace, defense, and medical-device manufacturers run in-house calibration labs and file PERM petitions regularly. Cross-reference DOL OFLC disclosure data for 'Calibration Technician' job titles to identify employers who have sponsored this exact occupation before.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship availability, so you can find Calibration Technician openings at employers already set up to run PERM. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Clarify the PERM wage requirement with your hiring manager
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV rates for Calibration Technician before your offer negotiation, so the salary in your job offer meets PERM requirements from day one.
Document every instrument type and standard you work with
PERM job descriptions must reflect what the role genuinely requires. A detailed record of the measurement standards, equipment, and tolerances you work with helps your employer draft a defensible minimum-requirements description that survives DOL audit without being so narrow it excludes qualified U.S. workers.
Understand the EB-3 priority date backlog before accepting an offer
For many nationalities, EB-3 priority dates move slowly. Check the State Department Visa Bulletin when evaluating a sponsoring employer so you can realistically estimate how long you'll wait in the queue before receiving your green card, even after PERM approval.
Green Card Calibration Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Calibration Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Calibration Technician positions are classified under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience. If the role is structured to require a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in a specialized field such as metrology or engineering technology, an employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead. The O*NET profile for this occupation lists it in Job Zone 3, which aligns with EB-3 in most PERM filings.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree as a baseline, which many Calibration Technician roles cannot meet. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and no degree requirement for skilled worker cases, though the PERM labor certification process typically takes one to two years before the I-140 petition stage. The result is permanent residency rather than a temporary, renewable status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
Your employer files a PERM application with the DOL certifying that no qualified, available U.S. worker was found for the role at the prevailing wage. Before filing, the employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and an internal job notice. The process typically takes six to twelve months from recruitment to certification, not counting subsequent USCIS petition stages.
How can I find Calibration Technician jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Calibration Technician openings filtered by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. Targeting employers with confirmed PERM filing history saves you from starting conversations with HR teams that have no infrastructure for employment-based sponsorship. You can also review OFLC disclosure data to verify which employers have filed for this specific occupation in your target region.
Can I switch employers while my green card case is pending?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of becoming current, you may be eligible to port your case to a new employer in the same or similar occupation under AC21 portability rules. Calibration and quality technician roles are closely related, so a move between employers in the same field is often feasible, but you should confirm the new role description aligns before making a switch.