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Maintenance Electrician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where employers document that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing your I-140 petition. Many industrial and facilities employers sponsor foreign electricians with journeyman credentials, leading to lawful permanent residency.
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Job Title: Facilities & Electrician | Maintenance (MA)
Location: Amesbury, MA
Company: Munters
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, and 24/7 emergency on-call availability
Salary: $40.00-$50.00 per hour
About us:
Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We deliver innovative, energy-efficient, and sustainable solutions to customers across industries where controlling humidity, temperature, and air quality is essential. Sustainability, continuous improvement, and people development are core to our success, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where employees can grow and thrive.
Position Summary:
The Facilities & Electrician | Maintenance employee is responsible for maintaining Munters’ facilities, electrical systems, and electromechanical equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role supports facility infrastructure, production equipment, and electrical control systems while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory codes and company standards. The position works closely with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a safe and world-class facility environment.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain the inside and outside of Munters facilities in a safe, efficient, and professional manner with a world-class appearance.
- Layout and construct electrical and electromechanical assemblies according to schematic diagrams, specifications, and applicable regulatory codes.
- Evaluate electrical schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and specifications to plan fabrication and assembly of electrical components.
- Plan and implement the layout of electrical control cabinets, sensors, actuators, conduit, and cabling systems.
- Size wiring, contacts, circuit protection, conduit, and other electrical components according to NEC code requirements and design specifications.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, circuit breakers, PLC components, sensors, and related equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues related to facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
- Maintain facility utilities and infrastructure to support safe plant operations.
- Perform quality assurance inspections and report results.
- Maintain compliance with ISO-9001 standards and applicable safety regulations.
- Support Lean initiatives by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in products, processes, and procedures.
- Respond to facility and equipment emergencies as required (on call 24/7).
- Work in other areas of the plant as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid Massachusetts Electrician License required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of related electrical and maintenance experience.
- Strong knowledge of NEC code requirements and interpretation.
- Experience with electrical theory and practice related to motors, starters, relays, circuit protection, PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret: Circuit diagrams, electrical schematics, Ladder logic diagrams, Layout drawings and blueprints, Bills of materials and production schedules.
- Skilled in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
- Experience operating hand, power, and pneumatic tools common to the trade.
- Effective team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Exposure to Lean manufacturing concepts preferred.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems preferred.
- Ability to obtain forklift and overhead crane certification.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required.
- On call 24/7 for emergencies.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, stoop, squat, reach, and maneuver in tight spaces.
- Ability to climb overhead structures and work beneath machinery.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand and move for extended periods of time.
- Requires close visual acuity for detailed inspection, electrical work, reading diagrams, and equipment operation.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Flexible work schedule
- Generous vacation and paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
- State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, physical examination, and background check, as applicable to the position.
Compensation Range:
$40.00 - $50.00
Job Title: Facilities & Electrician | Maintenance (MA)
Location: Amesbury, MA
Company: Munters
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, and 24/7 emergency on-call availability
Salary: $40.00-$50.00 per hour
About us:
Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We deliver innovative, energy-efficient, and sustainable solutions to customers across industries where controlling humidity, temperature, and air quality is essential. Sustainability, continuous improvement, and people development are core to our success, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where employees can grow and thrive.
Position Summary:
The Facilities & Electrician | Maintenance employee is responsible for maintaining Munters’ facilities, electrical systems, and electromechanical equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role supports facility infrastructure, production equipment, and electrical control systems while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory codes and company standards. The position works closely with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a safe and world-class facility environment.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain the inside and outside of Munters facilities in a safe, efficient, and professional manner with a world-class appearance.
- Layout and construct electrical and electromechanical assemblies according to schematic diagrams, specifications, and applicable regulatory codes.
- Evaluate electrical schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and specifications to plan fabrication and assembly of electrical components.
- Plan and implement the layout of electrical control cabinets, sensors, actuators, conduit, and cabling systems.
- Size wiring, contacts, circuit protection, conduit, and other electrical components according to NEC code requirements and design specifications.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, circuit breakers, PLC components, sensors, and related equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues related to facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
- Maintain facility utilities and infrastructure to support safe plant operations.
- Perform quality assurance inspections and report results.
- Maintain compliance with ISO-9001 standards and applicable safety regulations.
- Support Lean initiatives by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in products, processes, and procedures.
- Respond to facility and equipment emergencies as required (on call 24/7).
- Work in other areas of the plant as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid Massachusetts Electrician License required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of related electrical and maintenance experience.
- Strong knowledge of NEC code requirements and interpretation.
- Experience with electrical theory and practice related to motors, starters, relays, circuit protection, PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret: Circuit diagrams, electrical schematics, Ladder logic diagrams, Layout drawings and blueprints, Bills of materials and production schedules.
- Skilled in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
- Experience operating hand, power, and pneumatic tools common to the trade.
- Effective team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Exposure to Lean manufacturing concepts preferred.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems preferred.
- Ability to obtain forklift and overhead crane certification.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required.
- On call 24/7 for emergencies.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, stoop, squat, reach, and maneuver in tight spaces.
- Ability to climb overhead structures and work beneath machinery.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand and move for extended periods of time.
- Requires close visual acuity for detailed inspection, electrical work, reading diagrams, and equipment operation.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Flexible work schedule
- Generous vacation and paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
- State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, physical examination, and background check, as applicable to the position.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Maintenance Electrician
Document your journeyman credentials before applying
PERM requires proving your qualifications match the job description exactly. Gather your journeyman electrician license, apprenticeship completion records, and any state-specific certifications before outreach so employers can assess your sponsorship eligibility without delays.
Target employers with active E-Verify enrollment
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer is set up for federal compliance, which correlates with willingness to run PERM sponsorship. Industrial manufacturers, hospitals, and large facilities management companies are your strongest targets in this trade.
Search for sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Maintenance Electrician roles by green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying blindly to employers who have never run PERM for trades positions and are unlikely to start for a single hire.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location before PERM can be certified. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for Maintenance Electrician to confirm the wage tier before signing any offer letter.
Ask about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility upfront
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status immediately rather than waiting years. Confirm your country of birth and whether your employer's immigration counsel plans to use concurrent filing during the offer stage.
Request a specific job description tied to your license
PERM audits often target skilled trades roles where job duties are vague or over-inclusive. Ask your prospective employer to draft the PERM job description around your actual licensed scope of work so DOL recruitment requirements reflect a genuinely specialized position.
Green Card Maintenance Electrician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Electrician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Maintenance Electrician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they typically require a journeyman license and apprenticeship training rather than a U.S. bachelor's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the employer defines the role as requiring an advanced degree or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver, but that pathway is uncommon for trades positions.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Maintenance Electrician roles rarely qualify for H-1B visa because the visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree in a specific field. PERM-based green card sponsorship under EB-3 has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: the PERM process typically takes two to three years before you receive your green card, compared to a faster H-1B approval.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a trades role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL proving they conducted a good-faith recruitment effort and found no qualified U.S. workers for the specific Maintenance Electrician position. DOL audits trades roles carefully, so the job description must align tightly with your actual licensed duties. Once PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
How can I find Maintenance Electrician jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Maintenance Electrician roles where employers have a documented history of PERM sponsorship. Most general job boards don't filter by sponsorship type, so you can waste significant time applying to employers who only sponsor H-1B or who have never sponsored a green card for a trades position.
Does my state electrician license transfer if my employer is in a different state?
State electrician licenses are not automatically reciprocal. If your sponsoring employer operates in a state where you aren't yet licensed, you'll need to apply for endorsement or take the local exam before starting work. PERM job requirements must match your actual credentials at the time of filing, so confirm your licensure status in the employer's state before the job description is drafted.