Green Card Manufacturing Laborer Jobs
Manufacturing Laborer roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary visa. Physical production roles in food processing, automotive, and industrial manufacturing are among the most commonly certified.
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Job Summary
The Laborer (Non-Driver, Electrical) will assist skilled electricians and other crew members with various tasks on electrical construction projects, primarily focusing on manual labor, material handling, and site support. This role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and requires strong physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist electricians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and components, including pulling wire, digging trenches, and setting up equipment.
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment from vehicles and transport them to work areas.
- Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently under direct supervision.
- Perform general site cleanup, including debris removal, sweeping, and organizing materials.
- Prepare work sites by setting up cones, barriers, and other safety equipment.
- Assist with the assembly and disassembly of temporary structures and scaffolding.
- Follow all safety regulations, company policies, and procedures diligently.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead electrician.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in construction or a related outdoor labor role is a plus.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) repeatedly and for extended periods.
- Strong physical stamina, dexterity, and ability to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, etc.).
- Basic understanding of electrical safety practices is beneficial.
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions from supervisors.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Possession of or ability to obtain relevant safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 10) is a plus.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.
EEO STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
AGENCY STATEMENT
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Job Summary
The Laborer (Non-Driver, Electrical) will assist skilled electricians and other crew members with various tasks on electrical construction projects, primarily focusing on manual labor, material handling, and site support. This role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and requires strong physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist electricians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and components, including pulling wire, digging trenches, and setting up equipment.
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment from vehicles and transport them to work areas.
- Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently under direct supervision.
- Perform general site cleanup, including debris removal, sweeping, and organizing materials.
- Prepare work sites by setting up cones, barriers, and other safety equipment.
- Assist with the assembly and disassembly of temporary structures and scaffolding.
- Follow all safety regulations, company policies, and procedures diligently.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead electrician.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in construction or a related outdoor labor role is a plus.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) repeatedly and for extended periods.
- Strong physical stamina, dexterity, and ability to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, etc.).
- Basic understanding of electrical safety practices is beneficial.
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions from supervisors.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Possession of or ability to obtain relevant safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 10) is a plus.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.
EEO STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
AGENCY STATEMENT
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Verify your wage meets PERM requirements
Before accepting any offer, check the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the posted wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specific manufacturing classification and work location. A wage below that threshold will stall your PERM application at DOL.
Target manufacturers with active E-Verify enrollment
Employers sponsoring foreign workers through PERM must comply with employment eligibility verification. Focusing on E-Verify-enrolled manufacturers signals they already have the compliance infrastructure to manage a green card filing without starting from scratch.
Document your production experience by SOC code
Manufacturing Laborer roles are classified under specific SOC codes that determine your PERM job description. Match your resume experience to the O*NET occupation profile for your target role so your credentials align precisely with what DOL evaluates during labor certification.
Search for sponsoring manufacturing jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter manufacturing laborer openings by employers with green card sponsorship history. This lets you skip companies that won't file PERM and focus your applications where sponsorship is an established practice, not a negotiation.
Clarify who bears PERM filing costs upfront
DOL prohibits employers from passing PERM attorney and filing costs onto sponsored workers. Confirm during your offer negotiation that your employer absorbs these costs entirely. This is a compliance requirement, not a favor, and protects your green card petition's validity.
Understand EB-3 priority dates before you file
Once your employer files the I-140 petition, your priority date is set. If your country of birth has a backlog in the EB-3 category, USCIS's Visa Bulletin determines when you can move to adjustment of status. Check your chargeability country before the process begins.
Green Card Manufacturing Laborer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a manufacturing laborer qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Manufacturing laborers qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or other worker subcategory depending on whether the role requires two or more years of training or experience. Your employer initiates the process through PERM labor certification with DOL, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. The key requirement is that your employer demonstrates no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Manufacturing laborer roles typically don't qualify for H-1B visa, which requires a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree requirement. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship is designed for exactly this type of role. There's no annual lottery, the process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and the employer bears the filing burden throughout. The tradeoff is a longer total timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to a green card, excluding any country-specific backlog.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a manufacturing job?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. DOL reviews the recruitment records and, if satisfied, certifies the application. Certification doesn't grant a green card on its own. It's the first of three stages: PERM certification, I-140 approval from USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing depending on your current immigration status.
How do I find manufacturing employers that sponsor green cards?
Most manufacturing job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship openly, so searching by employer history is more reliable than relying on job descriptions. Migrate Mate lets you filter manufacturing laborer roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you can target companies already familiar with the PERM process rather than trying to convince an employer to start one from scratch.
Does my country of birth affect my EB-3 green card timeline?
Yes. USCIS allocates green cards by country of birth, not citizenship, and high-demand countries face per-country caps that create backlogs in the EB-3 category. If you were born in a country with a current backlog, your priority date must be current on the USCIS Visa Bulletin before you can file for adjustment of status. Workers born in countries without backlogs can often complete the entire process faster even with identical PERM and I-140 timelines.