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Maintenance Specialist roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship and, where the position requires an advanced technical degree, EB-2 sponsorship. Employers initiate the PERM labor certification with DOL before filing the I-140 immigrant petition, making documented trade skills and equipment certifications central to your green card case.
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The Professional Maintenance Specialist (PMS) will be responsible for managing designated manufacturing equipment and technology in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will coordinate safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale initiatives related to their designated equipment and/or technology. The PMS will ensure maintenance procedures and processes are well defined, understood and practiced by the skilled trades. The Professional Maintenance Specialist must possess a high level of technical understanding of their specific technology, including operations, component life cycles, and activities required to maintain basic conditions. Provide coaching and mentoring to team members (both hourly and supervisory) regarding Stellantis Production Way techniques for problem solving and corrective action implementation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Create Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs) related to time based maintenance (TBM), mean time between failure (MTBF) of components and equipment in their assigned technology or area, as well as the requirements to return equipment to basic conditions and/or maintain the basic conditions of their equipment/technology.
- Work with members of the Skilled Trades staff to ensure that the PMS's designated equipment/technology is maintained at basic conditions and to guide / coach the Skilled Trades staff on actions to restore the equipment/technology to basic conditions.
- Ensure the established Standard Maintenance Procedures enable the achievement of KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, and OEE).
- Address throughput, run to run, and downtime related issues with equipment in a production environment.
- Coordinate activities per Stellantis Production Way (SPW) standards (particularly the Autonomous and Professional Maintenance Pillar activities).
- Impact the overall equipment effectiveness, through a systematic approach of planning and executing key maintenance enablers and coordinating all activities utilizing the CMMS - Total Maintenance System (TMS).
- Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience.
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
- Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
- Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated troubleshooting problem solving experience
- Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams.
- Ability to coach/mentor/develop skilled trade employees
- Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering field
- Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
- Previous experience working in a union environment
- Green Belt/ Red X/ Six Sigma Training
- Experience with: controls, robotics, drives and system level communication systems, sealing systems, glass cell systems, various conveyance systems, welding - all types, paint process and associated systems, vision systems and sensors use and application.
- Experience in automotive / OEM body, paint, stamping press automation or general assembly.
- Familiar with Lean Manufacturing methodology and implementation
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software programs
INTRODUCTION
The Professional Maintenance Specialist (PMS) will be responsible for managing designated manufacturing equipment and technology in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will coordinate safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale initiatives related to their designated equipment and/or technology. The PMS will ensure maintenance procedures and processes are well defined, understood and practiced by the skilled trades. The Professional Maintenance Specialist must possess a high level of technical understanding of their specific technology, including operations, component life cycles, and activities required to maintain basic conditions. Provide coaching and mentoring to team members (both hourly and supervisory) regarding Stellantis Production Way techniques for problem solving and corrective action implementation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Create Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs) related to time based maintenance (TBM), mean time between failure (MTBF) of components and equipment in their assigned technology or area, as well as the requirements to return equipment to basic conditions and/or maintain the basic conditions of their equipment/technology.
- Work with members of the Skilled Trades staff to ensure that the PMS's designated equipment/technology is maintained at basic conditions and to guide / coach the Skilled Trades staff on actions to restore the equipment/technology to basic conditions.
- Ensure the established Standard Maintenance Procedures enable the achievement of KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, and OEE).
- Address throughput, run to run, and downtime related issues with equipment in a production environment.
- Coordinate activities per Stellantis Production Way (SPW) standards (particularly the Autonomous and Professional Maintenance Pillar activities).
- Impact the overall equipment effectiveness, through a systematic approach of planning and executing key maintenance enablers and coordinating all activities utilizing the CMMS - Total Maintenance System (TMS).
- Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience.
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
- Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
- Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated troubleshooting problem solving experience
- Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams.
- Ability to coach/mentor/develop skilled trade employees
- Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering field
- Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
- Previous experience working in a union environment
- Green Belt/ Red X/ Six Sigma Training
- Experience with: controls, robotics, drives and system level communication systems, sealing systems, glass cell systems, various conveyance systems, welding - all types, paint process and associated systems, vision systems and sensors use and application.
- Experience in automotive / OEM body, paint, stamping press automation or general assembly.
- Familiar with Lean Manufacturing methodology and implementation
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software programs
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Maintenance Specialist
Document every equipment certification you hold
PERM job descriptions are written around the minimum requirements for the role. Certifications in HVAC, electrical systems, or boiler operation that match those requirements strengthen your I-140 and reduce RFE risk during USCIS adjudication.
Target employers in facilities-dense industries first
Hospitals, universities, manufacturing plants, and property management firms run large maintenance departments and file PERM applications regularly. These employers already have immigration counsel and established sponsorship workflows, which shortens your path from offer to petition.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers by role
Search Migrate Mate for Maintenance Specialist positions filtered by green card sponsorship history. You'll see which employers have filed PERM applications for this specific job title, so you're targeting companies with a demonstrated track record rather than guessing.
Verify your wage level matches the PERM posting
Run your target metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate an offer. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location, and a salary below that level will stall the labor certification.
Ask employers about their O*NET job code before signing
Maintenance Specialist roles map to different O*NET codes depending on specialization, and the code shapes how DOL classifies the position in PERM. Confirm the employer's job description aligns with your actual duties before the labor certification is filed.
Understand the EB-3 priority date backlog for your country
EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship has no annual cap for the petition itself, but visa number availability depends on your country of birth. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin so you know your estimated wait from I-140 approval to adjustment of status eligibility.
Green Card Maintenance Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Maintenance Specialist jobs qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Maintenance Specialist roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship when the position requires at least two years of training or experience. If the role requires an advanced technical degree, it may qualify under EB-2 instead. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL before filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Maintenance Specialist?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation needing a bachelor's degree, which many Maintenance Specialist positions don't meet. PERM-based green card sponsorship through EB-3 covers skilled trades and experienced workers without that degree requirement. There's no lottery and no annual cap on PERM filings, though visa number backlogs may apply depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM process look like for a Maintenance Specialist role?
The employer starts by obtaining a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then conducts a supervised recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. workers are available. Once DOL certifies the PERM application, the employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. You can file for adjustment of status once a visa number is current, which leads to lawful permanent residency.
How do I find employers who sponsor Maintenance Specialists for green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Maintenance Specialist jobs filtered specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you're seeing employers who have filed PERM applications for this occupation before. That's a more reliable signal than asking during an interview, and it saves time by focusing your search on companies with established immigration processes.
Can my trade certifications substitute for a four-year degree in the green card process?
Under EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, a four-year degree isn't required. DOL evaluates the minimum requirements the employer sets in the PERM job description, which can be built around certifications, vocational training, and documented work experience. Your certifications in areas like HVAC, electrical systems, or industrial equipment can anchor the job requirements and support the I-140 filing.