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Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.
Overview:
Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Maintenance Electrician based in West Hazelton, PA. This opening is for NIGHT (D) SHIFT, which operates during the hours of 6: 30pm to 7:00am.
Maintenance Electricians are responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of systems using electrical, mechanical and processing skills. The Maintenance Electrician will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all production equipment and building. The primary duties of a Maintenance Electrician include:
- Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
- Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
- Focus on producing quality product by monitoring quality levels and adjust the manufacturing processes to ensure product integrity.
- Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
- Installs, examines, replaces or repairs electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and/or other electrical components.
- Tests electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Maintains, repairs, installs and tests switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors.
- Maintains, repairs, tests and installs electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
- Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices.
- Conducts preventive maintenance programs and keeps accurate maintenance records.
- May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices as required.
- Assist and train production employees in proper operation and maintenance of machinery.
- Limited travel may be required.
Qualifications:
Two year Associate Degree in electrical related field is a plus. A minimum of five years industrial maintenance electrician experience preferred. Maintenance Electricians are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
- Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
- Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
Compensation Statement:
The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits Statement:
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
EEO Disclaimer:
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your electrician role to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Roles framed as 'electrical engineer' or 'electrical systems specialist' clear this bar more reliably than generic 'electrician' titles on the petition.
Check the LCA for your exact work location
Your employer files a separate LCA for every worksite where you'll work. If you move between job sites across counties or states, each location needs its own prevailing wage determination. Confirm this before signing an offer.
Search LCA data before targeting employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active H-1B LCA filings in electrical trades. This filters out companies that say they'll sponsor but have no DOL filing history, saving weeks of outreach to dead ends.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
DOL sets prevailing wages by occupation code and metro area. Pull the wage level for your specific role and location using OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B adjudication can run three to six months. If your employer needs you on-site by a specific project start date, ask them to file Form I-907 for premium processing, which returns a decision within 15 business days.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated before applying
A foreign electrical engineering degree needs a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer can include it in the H-1B petition. Without it, USCIS may issue an RFE that delays approval by months.
H-1B Visa Electrician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do electrician jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Standard journeyman electrician roles typically don't qualify because they don't require a specific bachelor's degree. H-1B eligibility improves significantly when the position is titled and structured as an electrical engineer, electrical project manager, or electrical systems specialist role that requires a degree in electrical engineering. The framing of the job description and the employer's internal classification both matter to USCIS.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for electrician or electrical engineering roles?
Utilities, large commercial electrical contractors, industrial facilities, and engineering firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in electrical trades. You can search employers with verified LCA filing history in electrical occupations on Migrate Mate, which pulls directly from DOL disclosure data so you're targeting companies that have actually filed, not just companies that claim they will.
What SOC code does USCIS use for electrical roles on the H-1B?
Most H-1B petitions for electrical work are filed under SOC 17-2071, Electrical Engineers. Some employers use 17-2072 for electronics engineers or 49-2111 for electricians, though the latter rarely meets specialty occupation standards. The SOC code drives the prevailing wage requirement, so it directly affects the salary floor your employer must offer. You can verify the occupation details using O*NET.
Can my H-1B employer move me between job sites?
Yes, but your employer must file an amended LCA with DOL before you begin work at any new location not covered by the original filing. Short-term placements under 60 workdays in a rolling year at a new location can qualify for a short-term placement exception, but your employer must still post the LCA notice at each site and pay at least the local prevailing wage.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for an electrical engineering role?
The DOL LCA certification typically takes seven business days. After that, USCIS standard processing for Form I-129 runs three to six months. Premium processing cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days for an additional fee. The full timeline from offer letter to approved status is usually four to seven months under standard processing, or six to eight weeks with premium processing.