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Lead Mechanic jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship exist at employers who structure the role around degree-level diagnostic and systems engineering duties. Because most mechanic positions are classified as trade roles, your sponsoring employer must demonstrate the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related technical field to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
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Canton, Michigan, United States
ABOUT THE JOB
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
YOUR IMPACT
At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.
Jacobs is seeking a reliable and skilled Lead Mechanic to join our team at South Huron Valley Utility Authority in Brownstown, MI. In this role, you'll read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and technical illustrations. You'll also perform skilled repair work on wastewater treatment plant equipment and instruments. We'll lean on you to inspect, repair and maintain electrical and/or electro-mechanical operating and control systems, equipment and fixtures.
As a Lead Mechanic, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. You’ll grow your expertise to help your team succeed in the safe and critical operation, maintenance and repair of mission-essential equipment and components including mechanical, electrical, and general commercial and industrial facilities systems. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise in our client’s facilities. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team and our planet.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspects, maintains and repairs wiring and lighting systems, electrical control equipment, meters, outlets, and panels
- Installs new equipment, interprets oral and written instructions, specifications, wiring diagrams, and codes
- Establishes and maintains scheduled electrical maintenance program for the plant's equipment
- May repair electrical and electronic instruments
- Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences
- Accountable for maintenance related recordkeeping and prepares routine and special reports
- Ensures work orders and other data is correctly tracked and managed using appropriate computer maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Exercises independent judgment in solving normal work problems under general supervision of Maintenance Manager, Project Manager, or Lead using standard and special electrical tools and equipment
- Keeps electrical maintenance records, prepares labor and material estimates
- Understands the mathematics of electricity and machines
- Under the direction of the Team Lead, provides on-the-job training to less experienced employees
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical machinery or equipment
- Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions
- Replaces bearings, packing, seals, shafts, sleeves, seats, or other components found in treatment plant equipment
- Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
- Daily and punctual attendance in the office and/or job site or off-site locations is required
- This position required to be available on an on-call basis for emergencies
- Travel between work locations is required
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-7 years of experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance.
- Possession of a valid State Driver’s License with no major infractions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or a GED Certificate.
- Some trade school education with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical equipment and metal fabrication.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the construction, repair, and operation of engines, pumps, and other mechanical equipment related to water/wastewater treatment plant operations and procedures; safe work practices.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and computer software including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and to enter data into computerized management systems to compose and complete computer reports.
- Electrically Qualified as defined by OSHA.
- Level 1 Maintenance Certification with CWEA/MWEA.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $60,000.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $70,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.
The base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $70,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
LOCATION
Canton, Michigan, United States
ABOUT THE JOB
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
YOUR IMPACT
At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.
Jacobs is seeking a reliable and skilled Lead Mechanic to join our team at South Huron Valley Utility Authority in Brownstown, MI. In this role, you'll read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and technical illustrations. You'll also perform skilled repair work on wastewater treatment plant equipment and instruments. We'll lean on you to inspect, repair and maintain electrical and/or electro-mechanical operating and control systems, equipment and fixtures.
As a Lead Mechanic, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. You’ll grow your expertise to help your team succeed in the safe and critical operation, maintenance and repair of mission-essential equipment and components including mechanical, electrical, and general commercial and industrial facilities systems. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise in our client’s facilities. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team and our planet.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspects, maintains and repairs wiring and lighting systems, electrical control equipment, meters, outlets, and panels
- Installs new equipment, interprets oral and written instructions, specifications, wiring diagrams, and codes
- Establishes and maintains scheduled electrical maintenance program for the plant's equipment
- May repair electrical and electronic instruments
- Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences
- Accountable for maintenance related recordkeeping and prepares routine and special reports
- Ensures work orders and other data is correctly tracked and managed using appropriate computer maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Exercises independent judgment in solving normal work problems under general supervision of Maintenance Manager, Project Manager, or Lead using standard and special electrical tools and equipment
- Keeps electrical maintenance records, prepares labor and material estimates
- Understands the mathematics of electricity and machines
- Under the direction of the Team Lead, provides on-the-job training to less experienced employees
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical machinery or equipment
- Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions
- Replaces bearings, packing, seals, shafts, sleeves, seats, or other components found in treatment plant equipment
- Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
- Daily and punctual attendance in the office and/or job site or off-site locations is required
- This position required to be available on an on-call basis for emergencies
- Travel between work locations is required
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-7 years of experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance.
- Possession of a valid State Driver’s License with no major infractions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or a GED Certificate.
- Some trade school education with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical equipment and metal fabrication.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the construction, repair, and operation of engines, pumps, and other mechanical equipment related to water/wastewater treatment plant operations and procedures; safe work practices.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and computer software including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and to enter data into computerized management systems to compose and complete computer reports.
- Electrically Qualified as defined by OSHA.
- Level 1 Maintenance Certification with CWEA/MWEA.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $60,000.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $70,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.
The base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $70,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Lead Mechanic
Frame your credentials around engineering coursework
Pull your transcripts and highlight coursework in mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or industrial technology. Employers filing an H-1B for a Lead Mechanic need documented evidence that your degree directly supports the role's technical duties, not just general experience.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Run your target city and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before any salary conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the threshold upfront helps you evaluate whether an offer is both competitive and compliant.
Target employers with multi-site fleet operations
Large logistics companies, airline maintenance divisions, and industrial equipment firms are most likely to have both the HR infrastructure and legal budget to sponsor H-1B petitions for senior mechanical roles. Each worksite still requires its own certified LCA, so multi-site employers know this process well.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Filter by role and location on Migrate Mate to find employers with a documented history of H-1B filings in mechanical and maintenance categories. This cuts out companies that say they're open to sponsorship but have never actually filed.
Get the job description in writing before USCIS filing
Ask your employer to finalize the written job description before the I-129 is prepared. USCIS scrutinizes Lead Mechanic petitions closely, and vague duty lists citing physical repair tasks without degree-level requirements are a common reason for Requests for Evidence.
Understand your 60-day grace period between jobs
If your current H-1B employer ends your position, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and transfer your petition. Use O*NET to identify equivalent SOC codes that map your lead mechanical duties to roles sponsors are actively filing for.
H-1B Visa Lead Mechanic: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Mechanic role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Most mechanic roles are classified as trade positions and do not meet this threshold by default. Sponsoring employers must structure the Lead Mechanic job description around degree-level engineering, systems analysis, or technical management duties and document that requirement clearly in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Lead Mechanics?
Employers in aviation maintenance, heavy industrial equipment, defense contracting, and large logistics operations are the most common H-1B sponsors for senior mechanical roles. These organizations typically require engineers or technically degreed professionals to lead diagnostic and compliance functions. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by role category on Migrate Mate to identify companies with an actual H-1B filing history in mechanical and maintenance fields.
What does the LCA process look like for a Lead Mechanic position?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA must specify the worksite location, the SOC code for your role, and a wage at or above the prevailing level for that area. If you work across multiple facilities, each location needs its own certified LCA. The DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days when filed through the FLAG system.
How long does H-1B status last for a Lead Mechanic?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total maximum of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status generally requires that a green card process, such as PERM labor certification, be meaningfully underway. Talk to your employer early about whether they intend to support long-term immigration sponsorship beyond the initial petition.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Lead Mechanic?
A strong petition includes a detailed job description tying every core duty to degree-level technical knowledge, your official transcripts showing a relevant engineering or technical field of study, and any professional certifications in systems diagnostics or industrial maintenance. Employers should also include internal documentation showing the role sits above journeyman or trade-level positions in the organizational hierarchy, which supports the specialty occupation argument to USCIS.