H-1B Visa Equipment Maintenance Technician Jobs
Equipment Maintenance Technician roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial technology. Employers in manufacturing, utilities, and aerospace file LCAs with DOL to certify the prevailing wage before petitioning USCIS.
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First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed
- Laboratory Setting
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Various outside weather conditions
- Working at heights
Job Description
1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM (Overtime as needed)
Position Summary
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
LOCATION/DIVISION SPECIFIC INFORMATION
As part of the Life Products Division (LPD), the Mebane, NC site focuses on producing a domestic supply of critically needed laboratory pipette tips used in disease research and high-volume diagnostic testing.
Responsibilities
The Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician will be responsible for installing, fixing, and maintaining machinery, equipment, plumbing, physical structures, electrical wiring, and lighting within the plant operating facility according to specifications, codes, safety guidelines, and company procedures. Also responsible for executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing, automation, and facility equipment.
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) procedures on injection molding machines (IMM), automation equipment and robotic systems, assembly equipment, and plant utility systems (chillers, dryers, compressors, cooling towers, HVAC, pumping systems).
- Perform inspections, lubrication, calibration, adjustments, and component replacements per PM schedules.
- Identify early signs of wear, failure, or misalignment and escalate findings appropriately.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and GDP-compliant completion of maintenance documentation and work orders.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic robotic systems.
- Disassemble and repair mechanical components such as screws, barrels, cylinders, valves, pumps, and gearboxes.
- Reassemble equipment and install new or replacement components according to manufacturer specifications.
- Support machinery moves, installations, and equipment setup activities as needed.
- Operate drill presses, grinders, welders, mills, lathes, and other metalworking tools to fabricate or repair parts.
- Utilize diagnostic equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, and ammeters.
- Follow all Safety and Environmental rules and procedures and maintain 5S standards.
- Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions and participate in required training.
- Support PPI and Kaizen initiatives and assist in root cause investigations as needed.
- Provide support across operational areas as required and perform other duties as assigned.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Maintains a safe work environment by following standards and procedures, aligning with legal regulations.
- Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Accomplishes preventative maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
- Maintains specified records and logs of repairs and maintenance activities in compliance with GDP.
- Works on Continuous Improvement and supports all PPI, Keys, and Lean projects.
- Perform immediate and preventative maintenance for manufacturing production equipment.
- Assess and recommend improvements to molding machines, auxiliary equipment and electrical systems, and HVAC, for long term sustainability.
- Engages the Maintenance and Engineering team to challenge the status quo to make continuous operational improvements.
- Collaborate with all appropriate departments/staff in progress updates, problem analysis, and corrective action recommendations.
- Ability to identify and implement balanced processes.
- Work with Molding, Scheduling and Production Manager on prioritizing machine repair scheduling.
- Participate in the creation of SOPs and work instructions related to the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Required: Minimum of 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
- Experience maintaining injection molding machines (IMM).
- Experience maintaining industrial automation or robotic systems.
- Experience with PLCs, controls, vision systems.
- Experience in plastics manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a regulated industry with adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Technical training or industry certifications in industrial maintenance or related discipline.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Working knowledge of automation and robotic systems.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and basic electrical schematics.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Commitment to safety and ethical standards.
- Computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite. Writing and articulation are an important aspect of documenting work performed in applications such as SAP.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift more than 50 lbs with assistance.
- Frequently stand or walk for extended periods.
- Occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must be available to work overtime, including weekends, as necessary to support operations.
OTHER AREAS PREFERRED
- Robotics
- Mechatronics/Automation Work Cells
- PLC Programming/Ability to Read and Understand Machine Code
- Welding Skills
- HVAC and Overall HVAC Control Systems Knowledge
WHAT WE OFFER:
Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed
- Laboratory Setting
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Various outside weather conditions
- Working at heights
Job Description
1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM (Overtime as needed)
Position Summary
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
LOCATION/DIVISION SPECIFIC INFORMATION
As part of the Life Products Division (LPD), the Mebane, NC site focuses on producing a domestic supply of critically needed laboratory pipette tips used in disease research and high-volume diagnostic testing.
Responsibilities
The Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician will be responsible for installing, fixing, and maintaining machinery, equipment, plumbing, physical structures, electrical wiring, and lighting within the plant operating facility according to specifications, codes, safety guidelines, and company procedures. Also responsible for executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing, automation, and facility equipment.
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) procedures on injection molding machines (IMM), automation equipment and robotic systems, assembly equipment, and plant utility systems (chillers, dryers, compressors, cooling towers, HVAC, pumping systems).
- Perform inspections, lubrication, calibration, adjustments, and component replacements per PM schedules.
- Identify early signs of wear, failure, or misalignment and escalate findings appropriately.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and GDP-compliant completion of maintenance documentation and work orders.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic robotic systems.
- Disassemble and repair mechanical components such as screws, barrels, cylinders, valves, pumps, and gearboxes.
- Reassemble equipment and install new or replacement components according to manufacturer specifications.
- Support machinery moves, installations, and equipment setup activities as needed.
- Operate drill presses, grinders, welders, mills, lathes, and other metalworking tools to fabricate or repair parts.
- Utilize diagnostic equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, and ammeters.
- Follow all Safety and Environmental rules and procedures and maintain 5S standards.
- Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions and participate in required training.
- Support PPI and Kaizen initiatives and assist in root cause investigations as needed.
- Provide support across operational areas as required and perform other duties as assigned.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Maintains a safe work environment by following standards and procedures, aligning with legal regulations.
- Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Accomplishes preventative maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
- Maintains specified records and logs of repairs and maintenance activities in compliance with GDP.
- Works on Continuous Improvement and supports all PPI, Keys, and Lean projects.
- Perform immediate and preventative maintenance for manufacturing production equipment.
- Assess and recommend improvements to molding machines, auxiliary equipment and electrical systems, and HVAC, for long term sustainability.
- Engages the Maintenance and Engineering team to challenge the status quo to make continuous operational improvements.
- Collaborate with all appropriate departments/staff in progress updates, problem analysis, and corrective action recommendations.
- Ability to identify and implement balanced processes.
- Work with Molding, Scheduling and Production Manager on prioritizing machine repair scheduling.
- Participate in the creation of SOPs and work instructions related to the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Required: Minimum of 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production or lab setting or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
- Experience maintaining injection molding machines (IMM).
- Experience maintaining industrial automation or robotic systems.
- Experience with PLCs, controls, vision systems.
- Experience in plastics manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a regulated industry with adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Technical training or industry certifications in industrial maintenance or related discipline.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Working knowledge of automation and robotic systems.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and basic electrical schematics.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Commitment to safety and ethical standards.
- Computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite. Writing and articulation are an important aspect of documenting work performed in applications such as SAP.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift more than 50 lbs with assistance.
- Frequently stand or walk for extended periods.
- Occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must be available to work overtime, including weekends, as necessary to support operations.
OTHER AREAS PREFERRED
- Robotics
- Mechatronics/Automation Work Cells
- PLC Programming/Ability to Read and Understand Machine Code
- Welding Skills
- HVAC and Overall HVAC Control Systems Knowledge
WHAT WE OFFER:
Compensation
- Competitive Pay
- Performance Related Bonus where eligible
- Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off/Annual Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Equipment Maintenance Technician
Verify your degree matches the role
H-1B approval hinges on a direct connection between your degree field and the maintenance technician duties. A mechanical or electrical engineering degree maps cleanly; a general science degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm the typical education requirement before applying.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Manufacturers and utilities with federal contracts are required to use E-Verify, which correlates strongly with active H-1B filing programs. Filtering your search to E-Verify-enrolled facilities narrows the field to employers already set up to sponsor work authorization.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Equipment Maintenance Technicians in your target metro before your offer call so you understand the floor.
Find sponsors using Migrate Mate's LCA data
Search Migrate Mate's verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history to identify employers who have sponsored Equipment Maintenance Technician roles before. Past LCA filings are the clearest signal that a facility has the HR infrastructure and legal counsel to sponsor again.
Request premium processing at the offer stage
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, which creates uncertainty for both you and the hiring manager. Ask during offer negotiation whether the employer will file with premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day decision and reduces the gap between offer and start date.
Align your start date with the cap timeline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an October 1 earliest start date. If you receive an offer before the March lottery registration window, your petition can't be filed until after selection. Build this into your timeline so the employer doesn't rescind the offer expecting an earlier start.
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Find Equipment Maintenance Technician JobsEquipment Maintenance Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Equipment Maintenance Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that a specialty occupation normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Equipment Maintenance Technician roles at advanced manufacturing, aerospace, or semiconductor facilities often meet this standard when the duties involve complex systems requiring engineering knowledge. General maintenance roles at smaller facilities may not qualify without careful documentation from the employer.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for maintenance technician roles?
Semiconductor fabrication, aerospace, utilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing are the industries most likely to sponsor Equipment Maintenance Technician roles on H-1B visas. These sectors operate highly specialized equipment where a degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering is genuinely required. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by industry on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA filing history by occupation and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from my maintenance technician job?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing your H-1B employment to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the country. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before the grace period ends to maintain continuous status. USCIS does not automatically notify you when the grace period starts, so tracking your last day of employment is your responsibility.
Can my H-1B employer transfer me to a different facility or work site?
Yes, but a change in worksite location requires the employer to file an amended LCA with DOL before you begin work at the new site if the new location is in a different metropolitan statistical area. This is a compliance step many employers overlook. If your role involves traveling to multiple client sites, the employer must post LCA notices at each location where you work for more than a brief period.
Does equipment maintenance technician experience count toward H-1B eligibility if I don't have a bachelor's degree?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of bachelor's-level education, so 12 years of documented relevant experience can satisfy the degree requirement in theory. In practice, this equivalency path faces heavier USCIS scrutiny for technician roles and requires a credentials evaluation from a qualified evaluator. Most employers filing H-1B petitions for this occupation prefer candidates with a formal engineering or technology degree to reduce petition risk.
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