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Master Electrician roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Licensing requirements, journeyman-hour documentation, and state-specific credentials all factor into how employers structure the sponsorship case.
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Description Overview
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position will be required to perform Planned, Project and Emergency repairs of Production and Facility Equipment.
Scope of the Role
A State of Michigan Master Electrical license is required.
Responsibilities include completing general work orders in SAP, performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment, interfacing with other technicians, contractors, and engineers across 3 shifts in a team environment. This position will also be responsible for ordering parts and adhering to a timeline for work completion. The individual will also be preassembling equipment for upcoming projects (such as building electrical panels). There is a possibility that there could be travel involved to other manufacturing and packaging sites at Holland locations.
Experience Required
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Certificate of completion as a Master Electrician license, with the State of Michigan
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability working in a team environment and fostering good relationships
- Excellent listening skills
- Open minded and adaptable regarding type of work being performed
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills (SAP knowledge preferable)
- Strong math skills
- Ability to read and work from Electrical schematics
- Demonstrated commitment to meeting schedules and deadlines
- Willingness to mentor apprentices
- Sign off on apprentice work hours and program requirements in accordance with licensing and regulatory standards
Additional Requirements
- History of good attendance
- Willingness to work overtime
- Must be able to work weekends
- Must be able to work extended hours as needed
- Working from ladders, lifts, heavy lifting, and own transportation are necessary and essential functions of the job
Protective Equipment Requirement
Must be able to wear negative and/or positive pressure respirators daily for long periods of time. Must be medically cleared to wear respirators without restrictions. Must be clean shaven to seal area of the tight-fitting respirator.
Benefits
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We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.
Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo
At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.
Description Overview
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position will be required to perform Planned, Project and Emergency repairs of Production and Facility Equipment.
Scope of the Role
A State of Michigan Master Electrical license is required.
Responsibilities include completing general work orders in SAP, performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment, interfacing with other technicians, contractors, and engineers across 3 shifts in a team environment. This position will also be responsible for ordering parts and adhering to a timeline for work completion. The individual will also be preassembling equipment for upcoming projects (such as building electrical panels). There is a possibility that there could be travel involved to other manufacturing and packaging sites at Holland locations.
Experience Required
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Certificate of completion as a Master Electrician license, with the State of Michigan
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability working in a team environment and fostering good relationships
- Excellent listening skills
- Open minded and adaptable regarding type of work being performed
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills (SAP knowledge preferable)
- Strong math skills
- Ability to read and work from Electrical schematics
- Demonstrated commitment to meeting schedules and deadlines
- Willingness to mentor apprentices
- Sign off on apprentice work hours and program requirements in accordance with licensing and regulatory standards
Additional Requirements
- History of good attendance
- Willingness to work overtime
- Must be able to work weekends
- Must be able to work extended hours as needed
- Working from ladders, lifts, heavy lifting, and own transportation are necessary and essential functions of the job
Protective Equipment Requirement
Must be able to wear negative and/or positive pressure respirators daily for long periods of time. Must be medically cleared to wear respirators without restrictions. Must be clean shaven to seal area of the tight-fitting respirator.
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.
We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.
Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Master Electrician
Translate your foreign electrical credentials first
Before applying, get your journeyman hours and foreign trade certifications evaluated by a NACES-recognized credential evaluation service. PERM audits often target skilled trades, and a credentialing gap is one of the fastest ways a labor certification gets challenged.
Target employers with multi-state licensing infrastructure
Contractors operating across multiple states are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel familiar with PERM for licensed trades. Single-site residential contractors rarely have the administrative capacity to manage a multi-year green card case.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Master Electrician roles with active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed PERM cases for licensed electrical positions, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the process.
Check the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your role's wage level before any offer conversation. EB-3 skilled worker petitions for electricians are frequently filed at Level II or III, and an offer below the certified wage level will cause DOL to reject the PERM application outright.
Get your state Master Electrician license before the I-140 files
USCIS will scrutinize whether you hold the license required for the certified job description. If your employer files the I-140 before you've obtained the state-specific Master Electrician license, the petition can be denied for failure to meet the stated minimum requirements.
Understand that PERM advertising rules affect your timeline
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period before filing PERM, typically spanning at least 60 days. Any procedural error in the job order or newspaper advertisements resets the clock, so confirm your employer understands the exact requirements before you're counting on a filing date.
Green Card Master Electrician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Master Electrician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Master Electrician positions are filed under EB-3 as skilled worker cases, since the role requires a state license and documented journeyman hours rather than an advanced academic degree. EB-2 is available if the employer can justify that the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver, but EB-3 skilled worker is the standard pathway for licensed electrical trades.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for electricians?
H-1B visa is almost never available for Master Electrician roles because the occupation doesn't meet the specialty occupation standard requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery, leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to one employer, and is the practical pathway for licensed tradespeople. The tradeoff is a longer timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to an approved green card for most countries.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Master Electrician?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, documenting that they advertised the position and found no qualified U.S. workers willing to accept the role at the prevailing wage. For licensed trades, DOL often audits PERM applications and requests documentation of recruitment efforts. The process typically takes six to eighteen months before the employer can file your I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored green cards for electricians before?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Master Electrician roles at employers with documented PERM filing history, so you can focus on companies that have successfully navigated green card sponsorship for licensed tradespeople rather than employers who are unfamiliar with the process. This significantly reduces the risk of spending months in a hiring process only to learn the employer won't sponsor.
Will my foreign Master Electrician license or journeyman hours count toward the U.S. requirement?
Foreign trade experience and hours can satisfy PERM minimum requirements if the employer's job description is written to accept equivalent foreign credentials, and if those credentials are evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service. USCIS may request evidence during I-140 adjudication that your foreign experience is genuinely equivalent to U.S. journeyman hours. State licensing boards operate separately and almost universally require you to sit for their own examination regardless of foreign credentials.