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Certified Industrial Hygienist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files on your behalf to establish permanent residency. Demand for CIH-credentialed professionals in manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors makes sponsorship a realistic path for qualified foreign candidates.
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Are you looking for more? At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for general maintenance including the ability to troubleshoot, repair and PM plant equipment.
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of failed systems and equipment. This includes: Sprinkler systems, dock doors, dock leveling plates, building electrical, HVAC, building structure as well as all production equipment and lift trucks.
- Responsible for successful completion of repairs as well as effective root cause analysis to ensure repeat issues are mitigated.
- Completes scheduled PM of equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Follows all SAFETY guidelines and procedures established at facility.
- Wear appropriate PPE and promote a safe working environment.
- Self-motivation.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to receive assignments from Maintenance lead and Plant management.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Completes planned work from weekly downtime and all scheduled PM maintenance.
- Assures all work performed meets the quality and safety requirements of Mohawk Industries.
- Reports any issues with equipment to Maintenance Lead and Plant Leadership.
- Completes Root Cause Analysis on all equipment failures to eliminate repeat failures.
- Responsible for all Maintenance and Equipment repairs.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
- Maintain equipment condition by communicating necessary repairs.
- Ensures maintenance solutions are permanent fixes and meet all requirements for safe operation under company policies.
- Must work with all maintenance personnel and outside contractors to keep equipment operational and to complete projects.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical systems to your current level of training.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
What You Have
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- 2 to 3 years Maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility.
- Proficient using all facility equipment and machinery to allow for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and resolve other basic operating problems.
- Knowledge of Mohawk’s vision, mission organizational and functional operating structure, products, administrative procedures and policies.
- Ability to achieve results through team efforts.
- Ability to obtain PIT certification.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to walk long distances, climb on machinery and stand for long periods of time. Bending, crouching and stooping may be required. Must also be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
- Work environment is a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor. May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $34.96 and $37.16 per year at the commencement of employment. Compensation and range may vary by location. Final base pay is determined based on job-related factors such as work location, skills, experience, education, and training, consistent with applicable state and local laws. Base pay is one component of the total compensation package, which may also include incentive compensation, commissions (if applicable), discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and company-sponsored benefits.

Are you looking for more? At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for general maintenance including the ability to troubleshoot, repair and PM plant equipment.
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of failed systems and equipment. This includes: Sprinkler systems, dock doors, dock leveling plates, building electrical, HVAC, building structure as well as all production equipment and lift trucks.
- Responsible for successful completion of repairs as well as effective root cause analysis to ensure repeat issues are mitigated.
- Completes scheduled PM of equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Follows all SAFETY guidelines and procedures established at facility.
- Wear appropriate PPE and promote a safe working environment.
- Self-motivation.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to receive assignments from Maintenance lead and Plant management.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Completes planned work from weekly downtime and all scheduled PM maintenance.
- Assures all work performed meets the quality and safety requirements of Mohawk Industries.
- Reports any issues with equipment to Maintenance Lead and Plant Leadership.
- Completes Root Cause Analysis on all equipment failures to eliminate repeat failures.
- Responsible for all Maintenance and Equipment repairs.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
- Maintain equipment condition by communicating necessary repairs.
- Ensures maintenance solutions are permanent fixes and meet all requirements for safe operation under company policies.
- Must work with all maintenance personnel and outside contractors to keep equipment operational and to complete projects.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical systems to your current level of training.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
What You Have
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- 2 to 3 years Maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility.
- Proficient using all facility equipment and machinery to allow for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and resolve other basic operating problems.
- Knowledge of Mohawk’s vision, mission organizational and functional operating structure, products, administrative procedures and policies.
- Ability to achieve results through team efforts.
- Ability to obtain PIT certification.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to walk long distances, climb on machinery and stand for long periods of time. Bending, crouching and stooping may be required. Must also be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
- Work environment is a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor. May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $34.96 and $37.16 per year at the commencement of employment. Compensation and range may vary by location. Final base pay is determined based on job-related factors such as work location, skills, experience, education, and training, consistent with applicable state and local laws. Base pay is one component of the total compensation package, which may also include incentive compensation, commissions (if applicable), discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and company-sponsored benefits.
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Align your CIH credential with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to document that the job duties genuinely require your specific qualifications. A CIH credential combined with a degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health, or a related field strengthens the minimum requirements definition and reduces audit risk.
Target industries with recurring PERM filing patterns
Manufacturing, petrochemical, construction, and federal contracting firms sponsor industrial hygienists most frequently. Search OFLC PERM disclosure data by SOC code 29-9011 to identify employers who have certified hygienist roles before, then focus your applications there.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Certified Industrial Hygienist roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts the time spent researching which companies will actually support a PERM filing versus those that won't.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before your offer
If the role requires a master's degree or you hold an advanced degree, negotiate for EB-2 classification, which skips PERM's wage-level constraints for advanced-degree professionals. EB-3 works for bachelor's-level positions but typically involves longer priority date waits for high-demand countries.
Confirm your employer uses E-Verify before accepting
Federal contractors and many large industrial employers must use E-Verify for employment authorization. Confirming your prospective employer is already enrolled avoids delays once USCIS approves your I-140 and you move toward adjustment of status.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your prevailing wage tier
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage DOL certifies for your location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 29-9011 in your target metro before negotiations so you can identify whether your offer will satisfy DOL's wage requirements.
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Does a Certified Industrial Hygienist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Certified Industrial Hygienist positions can qualify for either category depending on how the employer defines the role. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, safety, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials. Your employer's attorney drafts the job description to match the appropriate category, so the framing of minimum requirements matters significantly.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status with a two-year initial period and lottery risk for cap-subject petitions. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery and no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process is slower, often taking 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is a path to lawful permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor a green card for this position?
Most job postings don't specify green card sponsorship, so identifying willing employers requires research. Migrate Mate filters Certified Industrial Hygienist listings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies already familiar with the PERM process rather than educating a first-time sponsor from scratch.
What role does the CIH credential play in a PERM application?
The ABIH's CIH certification is an industry-recognized professional credential, but PERM's minimum requirements must be tied to education and experience rather than professional certifications alone. Your employer can list CIH certification as a preferred or required qualification in the job description, which helps demonstrate the specialized nature of the role and supports an EB-2 advanced-degree classification if combined with a relevant master's degree.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM labor certification can run concurrently with active H-1B or OPT employment. Many employers begin PERM filings early to lock in a priority date, since processing at DOL currently takes 12 to 18 months for standard applications. Filing early protects against future backlogs, particularly for candidates from countries like India or China where EB-3 priority dates move slowly.
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