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Electrical Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and strong candidates with an associate degree plus field experience may reach EB-2 eligibility. Employers file a PERM labor certification before sponsoring permanent residency, meaning your green card path is tied directly to a verifiable job offer and prevailing wage compliance.
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Follow all Company policies and guidelines
- Adhere to attendance and safety guidelines
- Service blown film production equipment in order to minimize downtime and scrap
- Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled and directed by Team Leader
- Complete open work orders in a timely fashion as directed by Team Leader
- Record daily work done in Plant Maintenance Log
- Maintain Maintenance shop cleanliness and orderliness
- Ability to assemble, disassemble and convert/upgrade production lines or support equipment as required for repairs, upgrades and/or installations
- Regularly inspect production lines and support equipment and schedule necessary preventive maintenance routines
- Welds together metal parts, equipment pieces, etc. as needed
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Rotates on-call schedule with maintenance staff
- Orders parts as needed for service
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Climbing stairs
- Working from secured platforms of up to 40 feet high
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Wear all personal safety equipment required by Company policy and follow all Company safety policies and procedures
- Understand and consistently perform daily tasks i.e. (paperwork, computer entries, cleaning)
- Ability to safely operate machinery and tools
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Knowledge of a specialized field gained through specialized training equivalent to one year of college or trade school or equivalent experience of four to five years preferred.
Experience: Two to four years of experience in industrial electrical repair including drives, instrumentation, and process controls involving high-speed production equipment such as extruders, resin conveying equipment, packing equipment, and state of the art process controls.
Special Skills: Must possess basic mechanical and electrical skills. Must demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal instructions with little or no supervision. Ability to read mechanical and electrical and/or engineering blueprints, drawings and schematics. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, including drives, motors, etc. Must work well in a Team environment.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor 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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Follow all Company policies and guidelines
- Adhere to attendance and safety guidelines
- Service blown film production equipment in order to minimize downtime and scrap
- Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled and directed by Team Leader
- Complete open work orders in a timely fashion as directed by Team Leader
- Record daily work done in Plant Maintenance Log
- Maintain Maintenance shop cleanliness and orderliness
- Ability to assemble, disassemble and convert/upgrade production lines or support equipment as required for repairs, upgrades and/or installations
- Regularly inspect production lines and support equipment and schedule necessary preventive maintenance routines
- Welds together metal parts, equipment pieces, etc. as needed
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Rotates on-call schedule with maintenance staff
- Orders parts as needed for service
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Climbing stairs
- Working from secured platforms of up to 40 feet high
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Wear all personal safety equipment required by Company policy and follow all Company safety policies and procedures
- Understand and consistently perform daily tasks i.e. (paperwork, computer entries, cleaning)
- Ability to safely operate machinery and tools
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Knowledge of a specialized field gained through specialized training equivalent to one year of college or trade school or equivalent experience of four to five years preferred.
Experience: Two to four years of experience in industrial electrical repair including drives, instrumentation, and process controls involving high-speed production equipment such as extruders, resin conveying equipment, packing equipment, and state of the art process controls.
Special Skills: Must possess basic mechanical and electrical skills. Must demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal instructions with little or no supervision. Ability to read mechanical and electrical and/or engineering blueprints, drawings and schematics. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, including drives, motors, etc. Must work well in a Team environment.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor 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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Technician
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your education and experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications listed in the employer's job posting. An associate degree in electronics or electrical technology, paired with documented field hours, typically anchors EB-3 eligibility for this role.
Target employers with active DOL filing histories
Industrial manufacturers, utilities, and large contractors regularly sponsor electrical technicians through PERM. Use Migrate Mate to search companies with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing histories, so you're applying where sponsorship is an established practice, not a long negotiation.
Confirm the role meets prevailing wage standards
Before accepting an offer, cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your job zone and metro area. Employers must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage throughout sponsorship, so a mismatch early on can stall or invalidate the PERM filing.
Understand your O*NET job zone before interviewing
Electrical Technician falls under O*NET Job Zone 3, requiring moderate-term on-the-job training. Knowing this helps you frame your experience precisely when employers assess whether your background satisfies the PERM minimum requirements for the posted position.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing an offer
Ask explicitly whether the employer will cover PERM filing costs and attorney fees. Many will, but offers rarely spell this out by default. Clarify who bears costs if employment ends before your I-140 is approved, since that affects your green card timeline directly.
Track your priority date after I-140 approval
Once your employer's I-140 petition is approved by USCIS, your priority date is set. Most countries see current EB-3 dates, but nationals of India and China face significant backlogs. Monitor the monthly Visa Bulletin to know when you can file for adjustment of status.
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Find Electrical Technician JobsElectrical Technician Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Electrical Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, which requires at least two years of training or experience. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the role is redefined to require an advanced degree or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver, though that pathway is less common for technician-level positions and requires a stronger credentials argument.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Unlike H-1B, PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. There's no annual lottery, and EB-3 has no cap that creates the selection uncertainty H-1B applicants face. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically span two to four years before you hold a green card, compared to an H-1B that can authorize work in months.
What documentation should I prepare before approaching employers about green card sponsorship?
Gather official transcripts showing your electrical or electronics degree, a detailed employment history with verifiable job duties aligned to your O*NET occupation profile, and any professional licenses or certifications such as a journeyman card or NICET certification. PERM requires the employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available, so your application file needs to demonstrate your specific technical qualifications clearly from the start.
How can I find Electrical Technician jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Technician roles by companies with verified employment-based sponsorship histories. Targeting employers who have already navigated PERM filings for similar roles significantly reduces the negotiation burden, since their HR teams and legal counsel already understand the process and are more likely to extend sponsorship as a standard offer term.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, federal portability rules allow you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without restarting the PERM process, and your original priority date is preserved. If the I-140 hasn't yet been approved, changing employers typically means the sponsoring employer withdraws the petition and you begin again with a new PERM filing through USCIS.
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