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Industrial Maintenance Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and strong candidates with an advanced technical degree may qualify at the EB-2 level. Employers across manufacturing, utilities, and facilities management regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this trade.
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- Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Salary Range: $100,000 - $121,478 per year (including hourly pay, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hrs of scheduled annual overtime)
Ready to elevate your career? now and be part of our steel legacy!
About Us: Gerdau, a global leader in the steel industry, seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. Each year, we transform more than 11 million tons of recycled scrap metal into new, world-class steel products. Our mission? To manufacture top-quality steel products that meet stringent global standards across diverse sectors, including automotive, appliances, energy, construction, agriculture, machinery, and equipment.
Why Choose Gerdau?
- Impactful Work: As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mills operational and our colleagues safe. Your expertise ensures the gears keep turning.
- Global Reach: Our steel travels far and wide, shaping industries worldwide. Your craftsmanship echoes across continents.
- Career Growth: At Gerdau, we invest in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and a clear career path.
- Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans from day one.
- Financial Security: 100% matching 401K up to 6%, life/accidental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Bonuses: Biweekly bonuses to recognize your hard work.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, health advocate services, and employee assistance program.
- Learning Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and a robust career path system.
Qualifications Required:
- Technical Expertise: Proven maintenance experience (3-5 years) in an industrial setting, preferably with heavy machinery. Knowledge of AC/DC motors, gearbox mechanics, expert welding skills, and common maintenance tools.
- Collaborative Skills: Effective communication with supervisors, engineers, and production operators.
- Schedule: Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, days, nights and two weekends a month.
- Environment: Ability to work daily in heights up to 180 feet and in intense temperatures.
Your Role:
- Precision Maintenance: Dismantle, repair, lubricate, and reassemble equipment.
- Diagnostic Skills: Detect and verify malfunctions, ensuring timely repairs.
- Preventive Maintenance: Inspect, adjust, and maintain equipment for optimal performance.
- Safety Focus: Report hazards and faulty material promptly.
We are V3 Certified!
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Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Location:
- Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Salary Range: $100,000 - $121,478 per year (including hourly pay, biweekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hrs of scheduled annual overtime)
Ready to elevate your career? now and be part of our steel legacy!
About Us: Gerdau, a global leader in the steel industry, seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. Each year, we transform more than 11 million tons of recycled scrap metal into new, world-class steel products. Our mission? To manufacture top-quality steel products that meet stringent global standards across diverse sectors, including automotive, appliances, energy, construction, agriculture, machinery, and equipment.
Why Choose Gerdau?
- Impactful Work: As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mills operational and our colleagues safe. Your expertise ensures the gears keep turning.
- Global Reach: Our steel travels far and wide, shaping industries worldwide. Your craftsmanship echoes across continents.
- Career Growth: At Gerdau, we invest in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and a clear career path.
- Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans from day one.
- Financial Security: 100% matching 401K up to 6%, life/accidental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Bonuses: Biweekly bonuses to recognize your hard work.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, health advocate services, and employee assistance program.
- Learning Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and a robust career path system.
Qualifications Required:
- Technical Expertise: Proven maintenance experience (3-5 years) in an industrial setting, preferably with heavy machinery. Knowledge of AC/DC motors, gearbox mechanics, expert welding skills, and common maintenance tools.
- Collaborative Skills: Effective communication with supervisors, engineers, and production operators.
- Schedule: Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, days, nights and two weekends a month.
- Environment: Ability to work daily in heights up to 180 feet and in intense temperatures.
Your Role:
- Precision Maintenance: Dismantle, repair, lubricate, and reassemble equipment.
- Diagnostic Skills: Detect and verify malfunctions, ensuring timely repairs.
- Preventive Maintenance: Inspect, adjust, and maintain equipment for optimal performance.
- Safety Focus: Report hazards and faulty material promptly.
We are V3 Certified!
SteelIndustry #IndustrialMaintenance #SteelCareers #NowHiring #MechanicJobOpportunity #BoilerMaker
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Industrial Maintenance Technician
Document your technical credentials before applying
Gather trade certifications, equipment-specific training records, and apprenticeship documentation now. PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job description, so gaps in your credential file can delay or derail the labor certification.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer already has compliance infrastructure for immigration-related hiring. Industrial facilities in automotive, aerospace, and food processing are high-volume segments where PERM-sponsoring employers are concentrated.
Search for green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and sponsorship history to find Industrial Maintenance Technician roles where employers have filed PERM applications before. Migrate Mate surfaces that employer-level data so you're not guessing which facilities are willing to sponsor.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up the applicable rate using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer so you can flag any gap early in the process.
Understand how your experience substitutes for a degree
EB-3 skilled worker petitions allow three years of relevant work experience to substitute for one year of formal education. If you lack a four-year degree, document every maintenance role, equipment type, and supervisor contact to build a credible experience record for USCIS.
Ask your employer about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available for your country and category, your employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition and your I-485 adjustment of status application at the same time, cutting months off your wait for work authorization.
Green Card Industrial Maintenance Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Industrial Maintenance Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Industrial Maintenance Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the position is structured to require an advanced degree in engineering or a closely related technical field, though that is less common for hands-on maintenance roles.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this type of role?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status with an expiration date. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery, so your petition moves forward based on priority date and country backlog rather than random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before you even reach the I-140 stage.
Which industries sponsor Industrial Maintenance Technicians for green cards most often?
Manufacturing facilities, including automotive assembly, food and beverage processing, and chemical plants, account for a large share of PERM filings for maintenance roles. Utilities, data centers, and large commercial property management companies also sponsor regularly because qualified technicians with specialized equipment experience are genuinely hard to recruit domestically, which is the core requirement PERM places on employers.
How can I find Industrial Maintenance Technician jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with a history of PERM filings in maintenance and industrial roles. Because PERM filings are public DOL data, the platform can show you which facilities have sponsored workers in this occupation before, which is a much more reliable signal than a generic 'visa sponsorship available' tag on a job listing.
Can my trade certifications count toward EB-3 eligibility if I don't have a college degree?
Yes. EB-3 skilled worker classification is built around demonstrated training and experience rather than academic credentials alone. USCIS accepts combinations of formal certifications, apprenticeship records, and verified work history. O*NET classifies this occupation in a job zone that recognizes vocational preparation, so a well-documented work history and recognized trade certifications can support an approvable petition without a four-year degree.