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Fitter jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers who file PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then petition USCIS for an EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 advanced-degree classification. Most fitter roles qualify under EB-3, requiring at least two years of documented experience. Per-country priority-date backlogs apply.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 190958
Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and perform all process requirements for installation of instrumentation in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping including the installation of instruments and supports.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Selects type and size of pipe, tube and related material according to job specification
- Installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, tele-metering, and controlling instruments and test equipment, used to control and measure variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install primary piping and tubing
- Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
- May disassemble malfunctioning instruments or test equipment and examine and test mechanisms and circuitry for defects
- Replaces or repairs defective parts, using hand tools
- Reassembles instrument or test equipment, and tests assembly for conformance to specifications, using instruments
- Inspects instruments and test equipment periodically and adjusts calibration to ensure functioning within specified standards
- May calibrate instruments or test equipment according to established standards
- Installs associated support structures, components and tubing
- Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies
Qualifications
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
Work Setting & Job Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Interested in our Craft opportunities? Give us a call!
Contact the Recruiting Craft Line at 877-772-7707 to learn more about current openings.
English: Select Option 4 — Human Resources, then Option 2 — Craft Jobs.
Español: Llama al mismo número y selecciona la opción 2 — Trabajos de oficio.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 190958
Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and perform all process requirements for installation of instrumentation in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping including the installation of instruments and supports.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Selects type and size of pipe, tube and related material according to job specification
- Installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, tele-metering, and controlling instruments and test equipment, used to control and measure variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install primary piping and tubing
- Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
- May disassemble malfunctioning instruments or test equipment and examine and test mechanisms and circuitry for defects
- Replaces or repairs defective parts, using hand tools
- Reassembles instrument or test equipment, and tests assembly for conformance to specifications, using instruments
- Inspects instruments and test equipment periodically and adjusts calibration to ensure functioning within specified standards
- May calibrate instruments or test equipment according to established standards
- Installs associated support structures, components and tubing
- Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies
Qualifications
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
Work Setting & Job Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Interested in our Craft opportunities? Give us a call!
Contact the Recruiting Craft Line at 877-772-7707 to learn more about current openings.
English: Select Option 4 — Human Resources, then Option 2 — Craft Jobs.
Español: Llama al mismo número y selecciona la opción 2 — Trabajos de oficio.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Fitter
Document your trade credentials precisely
PERM requires your experience to match the job description exactly. Gather employment letters that list your specific fitter duties, tools used, and years in each role. Generic reference letters often cause USCIS to question whether your background satisfies the minimum requirements.
Look up prevailing wages before applying
Your employer's PERM filing must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your fitter occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the current wage level before negotiating an offer, so you target employers whose pay already clears the threshold.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for skilled trades and fitter roles. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings before cuts the risk of accepting an offer from an employer unfamiliar with the process.
Prioritize employers with in-house HR teams
PERM recruitment requires the employer to run a documented, good-faith advertising campaign before filing. Smaller contractors often lack the HR infrastructure to execute and record those steps correctly, which can delay or derail your sponsorship entirely.
Clarify your occupation code with the employer
Fitter roles span multiple O*NET codes depending on the material and industry, such as pipe fitting, structural fitting, or precision assembly. The code the employer selects for your PERM filing determines your prevailing wage level and the recruitment advertising DOL requires.
Understand priority dates before you file
Once your employer files the I-140, your place in the EB-3 queue is set by your priority date. Nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China can face significant backlogs. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from USCIS to track when your date becomes current.
Green Card Fitter: Frequently Asked Questions
Do fitter roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most fitter positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since they typically require at least two years of training or experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 is available if the role requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, or an advanced degree, which is uncommon for trade-focused fitter jobs.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for fitters?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The employer files a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test with the Department of Labor before submitting an I-140 to USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with its own separate requirements.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for fitter jobs?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history in skilled trades and fitter occupations. Focusing on companies that have completed PERM filings before is more efficient than applying broadly, since many employers in the trades are unfamiliar with the sponsorship process and may not follow through after an offer.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more. Separately, if your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your place in the queue even if you switch jobs before your I-485 is filed.
What experience documentation does PERM require for fitter roles?
DOL requires the employer to verify that you meet the minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description before filing. You should gather employment letters that specify your exact fitter duties, the materials and equipment you worked with, and your dates of employment. Vague or generic letters often prompt requests for additional evidence, which delays the entire process.