H-1B Visa Chemical Technician Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Chemical Technicians are available at employers who structure the role around degree-level duties in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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Company Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion.
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
- Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
- Paid parental leave
- 401K eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
- Paid vacation and Paid holidays
Job Description
The Chemical Technician II is responsible for supporting operations by staging and moving manufacturing materials around the site via forklift, pallet jack, or hand. Performing production floor support activities such as stocking materials, obtaining samples, changing filters, labeling and packaging finished materials. Preparing tanks to receive production batches, perform compounding/transferring operations, and loading/unloading of bulk materials. Performs housekeeping tasks. Works under the direction and supervision of more experienced operations team members.
This role will be on 1st shift, 6:45AM-3:00PM.
The hiring rate for this role is $23.59/hour.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Activities and duties may vary depending upon site specific needs and daily work assignments. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:
- Moves manufacturing materials as required, including by hand.
- Prepares packaging, obtains samples, changes filters, labels and loads drums, totes, and tankers with finished product.
- Prepares tanks to receive production batches by transferring material or performing water rinsing to meet schedule requirements.
- Follows standard operating procedures including entering variables and monitoring transfers for compounding/blending materials making adjustments as needed.
- Records data and maintains paperwork and spreadsheets associated with assigned work, judging for accuracy and completeness of data.
- Follows safety procedures when handling materials and operating equipment.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by performing assigned housekeeping tasks.
- Follows verification process to ensure highest quality standards are met.
- Obtains assistance from higher level production personnel if problems arise or normal instructions are insufficient.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
- This job may require the periodic use of a respirator. Proper fit of the respirator requires the employee to be clean shaven.
- Must regard safety as a core value; must serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
- Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment, encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal.
- Must have a strong service and quality focus, be able to address issues effectively when problems arise, and take initiative to understand root cause then communicate/educate team in a timely manner.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills.
- Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability in order to support production and customer focus.
- Must have a strong detail orientation and be able to follow written and oral instruction.
- Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
- Ability to stand on feet for several hours.
- Mechanical aptitude.
Preferred Requirements:
- Associate certificate/2 years of college or equivalent experience preferred.
- EHS & Quality training desired, hazardous materials training desired.
- Fork lift and Yard Truck experience desired.
- 1-2 years chemical manufacturing or applicable experience strongly preferred.
NOTE: The physical requirements of this role may vary by location. A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.
Additional Information
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Reasonable Accommodations Notice
If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Chemical Technician
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Chemical Technician and map your degree coursework to the listed tasks requiring applied chemistry or chemical engineering knowledge. USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to the duties, not just science broadly.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have certified LCAs for Chemical Technician roles. Employers with recent filings have already navigated the DOL process and are operationally set up to sponsor, reducing your risk of a first-timer delay.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific worksite location and SOC code before salary discussions. Your offer must meet or exceed that figure on the certified LCA, so knowing the floor protects you during negotiation.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If you rotate between lab facilities or client sites, each distinct worksite address requires a separately certified LCA before work begins there. Ask your employer's HR or immigration counsel explicitly, since multi-site assignments are a common audit trigger for chemical and manufacturing roles.
Get your transcripts evaluated before the offer stage
If you earned your chemistry or chemical engineering degree outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service before employers initiate USCIS filing. Missing or delayed evaluations are among the most common reasons I-129 petitions get a Request for Evidence.
Account for the H-1B cap in your job search timeline
H-1B visa selection rules have changed recently, so plan your search with that uncertainty in mind. Cap-exempt employers, including certain universities and nonprofit research organizations, can file year-round without waiting for a cap slot, which is worth prioritizing if your timeline is tight.
H-1B Visa Chemical Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chemical Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer structures it around duties that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a directly related field. Bench-level or technician support roles that accept any science background, or no degree at all, typically do not meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Employers who sponsor for this title usually write job descriptions that emphasize analytical method development, regulatory compliance documentation, or process chemistry work tied to a specific degree requirement.
How do I find Chemical Technician employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Chemical Technician roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. DOL-certified LCA records are public, and focusing on companies that have filed for this specific SOC code tells you the employer has gone through the process before. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, specialty chemical producers, environmental testing labs, and petrochemical companies appear most frequently in certified LCA data for this occupation.
What documents should I prepare before an employer starts my H-1B petition?
Gather your original degree transcripts and diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., any professional licenses relevant to your state and industry, and a detailed job description from your employer that maps your duties to your degree field. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking for proof that the specific role requires your degree, so having those materials ready speeds up the response window significantly.
Does my employer need a separate LCA if I work at multiple lab or plant locations?
Yes. Each worksite address where you perform H-1B duties requires its own DOL-certified Labor Condition Application listing the prevailing wage for that location. Chemical and manufacturing roles frequently involve rotating assignments or multi-facility projects, and working at an unlisted site before the LCA is certified is a compliance violation. Confirm your employer's mobility policy and LCA coverage before accepting any multi-site assignment.
Can my H-1B status be extended beyond six years if my green card process is underway?
Yes, under AC21 provisions, H-1B holders with an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for 365 days or more can receive one-year extensions beyond the standard six-year maximum. For Chemical Technicians sponsored for employment-based green cards, particularly in research, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing roles, this is a realistic scenario worth discussing with your employer's immigration counsel well before the six-year limit approaches.