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Industrial Maintenance Technicians qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or technical field. Employers in manufacturing, utilities, and industrial facilities file H-1B petitions annually, with the cap opening each April for October 1 start dates.
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Madison, WI
Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.
Labcorp is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team in Madison, WI!
Job Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on maintenance and repair for a 1M sq. ft. research facility including labs, vivarium, and office space. This role supports building operations through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and project work across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with established safety procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality standards.
- Conduct regular inspections of the facility, grounds, and equipment.
- Complete assigned monthly preventive maintenance tasks and respond to reactive work orders.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records, including daily logs, time sheets, and routine and non-routine maintenance records.
- Assist with miscellaneous facility projects, including painting, drywall, carpentry, fixture installation, and equipment relocation.
- Troubleshoots and repairs all engine-powered equipment and vehicles.
- Constructs projects from blueprints or conceptual drawings requiring the operation of cutting, drilling, or shaping tools.
- Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs all low voltage electrical equipment.
- Performs all aspects of plumbing assignments.
- Performs complex carpentry assignments.
- Accurately documents corrective and preventive maintenance actions in facility monitoring systems as well as on work orders.
- Interact professionally with facility staff in planning corrective actions.
- Procure materials for assignments.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years or more of industrial building maintenance
- 3 years or more of experience with common hand and power tools, pumps, fans, blowers, and control valves.
- 2 years or more of experience reading drawings and single-phase electrical systems
- 1 year or more of experience using Microsoft software including outlook and teams
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems, boilers, and other facility-related equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in building trades
- 2 years or more of performing preventative maintenance and repair in industrial HVAC
- 1 year or more of performing preventative maintenance and repair in industrial air handlers, boilers or chillers
- 1 year or more experience working with Metasys (building automation system)
Additional Job Standards
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to obtain Lift Truck Certification
- Comfortable working in animal research facility
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, both verbally and in writing
- Maintain tools and supplies in clean, organized, and safe condition
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
We encourage all to apply
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Madison, WI
Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.
Labcorp is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team in Madison, WI!
Job Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on maintenance and repair for a 1M sq. ft. research facility including labs, vivarium, and office space. This role supports building operations through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and project work across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with established safety procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality standards.
- Conduct regular inspections of the facility, grounds, and equipment.
- Complete assigned monthly preventive maintenance tasks and respond to reactive work orders.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records, including daily logs, time sheets, and routine and non-routine maintenance records.
- Assist with miscellaneous facility projects, including painting, drywall, carpentry, fixture installation, and equipment relocation.
- Troubleshoots and repairs all engine-powered equipment and vehicles.
- Constructs projects from blueprints or conceptual drawings requiring the operation of cutting, drilling, or shaping tools.
- Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs all low voltage electrical equipment.
- Performs all aspects of plumbing assignments.
- Performs complex carpentry assignments.
- Accurately documents corrective and preventive maintenance actions in facility monitoring systems as well as on work orders.
- Interact professionally with facility staff in planning corrective actions.
- Procure materials for assignments.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years or more of industrial building maintenance
- 3 years or more of experience with common hand and power tools, pumps, fans, blowers, and control valves.
- 2 years or more of experience reading drawings and single-phase electrical systems
- 1 year or more of experience using Microsoft software including outlook and teams
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems, boilers, and other facility-related equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in building trades
- 2 years or more of performing preventative maintenance and repair in industrial HVAC
- 1 year or more of performing preventative maintenance and repair in industrial air handlers, boilers or chillers
- 1 year or more experience working with Metasys (building automation system)
Additional Job Standards
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to obtain Lift Truck Certification
- Comfortable working in animal research facility
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, both verbally and in writing
- Maintain tools and supplies in clean, organized, and safe condition
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
We encourage all to apply
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Industrial Maintenance Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to industrial maintenance work. An engineering technology or mechatronics degree strengthens your case. A general associate's degree paired with unrelated work experience often triggers a Request for Evidence.
Pull your O*NET profile before applying
The O*NET occupation profile for Industrial Maintenance Technicians lists the knowledge domains and education levels USCIS reviewers reference. Use it to align your resume language with the credential standards adjudicators expect for specialty occupation approval.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Employers sponsoring H-1B workers for STEM-adjacent maintenance roles are typically already enrolled in E-Verify. Filtering for E-Verify-enrolled manufacturers and utilities narrows your list to employers already familiar with federal compliance obligations.
Use Migrate Mate to find active H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate for Industrial Maintenance Technician roles filtered by employers with H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have previously certified maintenance positions with DOL, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never sponsored the role.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your area, so knowing the floor prevents offers that can't clear DOL certification.
Ask about cap-exempt filing options early
Some industrial employers contract maintenance technicians through universities or nonprofit research facilities, which are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. If a direct-hire path fails the lottery, ask whether a cap-exempt affiliated entity handles the same equipment or facility.
H-1B Visa Industrial Maintenance Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Industrial Maintenance Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. Positions emphasizing electronics engineering, mechatronics, or industrial automation typically qualify. Roles described primarily as hands-on trade work without a degree requirement often don't. The job description language your employer uses in the LCA and I-129 petition is critical.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for maintenance technician roles?
Automotive manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical production, and utilities are the sectors that most consistently file H-1B LCAs for maintenance technician positions. These employers run complex automated equipment where engineering-level troubleshooting is routine, which supports the specialty occupation argument. You can find employers with active H-1B filing history for this role category on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file for H-1B sponsorship if I'm currently on OPT as a maintenance technician?
Yes. Your employer files the H-1B registration during the annual lottery window, typically in March, for an October 1 start date. If you're on STEM OPT, your extension can bridge the gap if your OPT expires before October 1. Your employer's payroll and HR teams need to coordinate the timing with your DSO to avoid any gap in work authorization.
What documents should I gather before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Collect your degree transcripts and any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., your current I-94 record, any prior visa approvals, and a detailed description of your maintenance responsibilities that maps to your degree field. Employers and their immigration counsel use these to draft the specialty occupation support letter and complete the LCA wage determination through the OFLC system.
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 your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer your petition to a new employer, or change to another visa status. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the 60 days expire, you can begin working for them once USCIS receives the petition. USCIS provides specific guidance on this grace period and portability rules.