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Operations Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related technical field. Employers in manufacturing, energy, and utilities file H-1B petitions for these roles through the annual cap, with a 60-day grace period if your status ends.
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Micron’s Facilities Team is seeking an HVAC/R Operations Technician to support its new wafer fabrication facility in Boise, Idaho. This position is ideal for a motivated, versatile professional with a strong work ethic and a high degree of integrity. In this role, you will work collaboratively with skilled trades maintenance technicians to operate and maintain critical systems and equipment that support detailed maintenance activities. Success in this position requires reliability, initiative, and a genuine commitment to Micron’s core values: People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.
Responsibilities:
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Maintain comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and HVAC/R systems, including chiller plants, compressed air, heating and cooling water systems, cleanroom HVAC/R, process exhaust, and general building HVAC/R.
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Perform preventive and routine maintenance on complex facilities equipment, ensuring compliance with local HVAC/R codes, maintaining accurate records for maintenance, testing, and calibrations, and ordering and managing equipment as needed.
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Monitor systems through regular rounds, readings, and alarm surveillance; diagnose faults and alarms using P&ID drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical data such as pressure and temperature.
-
Respond quickly and optimally to system failures and alarm conditions to restore equipment to service with minimal downtime.
-
Interpret refrigeration cycles, electrical schematics, and operational data to support resolving system issues, maintenance, and system optimization.
-
Uphold rigorous safety standards, including LOTO and NFPA 70E protocols, and contribute as a trained first responder on the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
-
Communicate professionally with clients and internal customers while safely working with gases and chemicals used in production and maintenance processes.
-
Meet physical job demands, including lifting and carrying 25–40 pounds, performing light assembly with hand tools, standing for extended shifts, walking up to several miles, and safely navigating confined spaces, uneven terrain, and tasks requiring bending, crouching, or kneeling.
Minimum Requirements:
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High school diploma and/or equivalent experience
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Ability to work 12-hour shifts (3 on/4 off and 4 on/3 off) and switch from days to nights every 4 months, with the ability to move to different shifts to support facilities as required by business needs.
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1 year of experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, building upkeep, or manufacturing.
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The ability to always wear fab-specific clean room garments (100%) to prevent human contamination of products, and occasionally wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), such as a chemical apron and face shield (approximately 1% of the time).
Preferred Requirements:
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Two or more years of hands-on experience in HVAC, refrigeration, facilities maintenance, or manufacturing operations.
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Two or more years of military training or experience applying technical skills related to HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical maintenance.
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Valid HVAC/R license.
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Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
Insights from previous hires
Years of experience
- 4-8
- 8+
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 4 - 8 years
- 8+ years
Top skills
- Corrective Maintenance
- Confined Space Rescue
Previously worked at
Previously worked as
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Maintenance Technician
- Maintenance Mechanic
- HVAC Technician
- Assembly Technician
Job Summary:
Micron’s Facilities Team is seeking an HVAC/R Operations Technician to support its new wafer fabrication facility in Boise, Idaho. This position is ideal for a motivated, versatile professional with a strong work ethic and a high degree of integrity. In this role, you will work collaboratively with skilled trades maintenance technicians to operate and maintain critical systems and equipment that support detailed maintenance activities. Success in this position requires reliability, initiative, and a genuine commitment to Micron’s core values: People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.
Responsibilities:
-
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and HVAC/R systems, including chiller plants, compressed air, heating and cooling water systems, cleanroom HVAC/R, process exhaust, and general building HVAC/R.
-
Perform preventive and routine maintenance on complex facilities equipment, ensuring compliance with local HVAC/R codes, maintaining accurate records for maintenance, testing, and calibrations, and ordering and managing equipment as needed.
-
Monitor systems through regular rounds, readings, and alarm surveillance; diagnose faults and alarms using P&ID drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical data such as pressure and temperature.
-
Respond quickly and optimally to system failures and alarm conditions to restore equipment to service with minimal downtime.
-
Interpret refrigeration cycles, electrical schematics, and operational data to support resolving system issues, maintenance, and system optimization.
-
Uphold rigorous safety standards, including LOTO and NFPA 70E protocols, and contribute as a trained first responder on the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
-
Communicate professionally with clients and internal customers while safely working with gases and chemicals used in production and maintenance processes.
-
Meet physical job demands, including lifting and carrying 25–40 pounds, performing light assembly with hand tools, standing for extended shifts, walking up to several miles, and safely navigating confined spaces, uneven terrain, and tasks requiring bending, crouching, or kneeling.
Minimum Requirements:
-
High school diploma and/or equivalent experience
-
Ability to work 12-hour shifts (3 on/4 off and 4 on/3 off) and switch from days to nights every 4 months, with the ability to move to different shifts to support facilities as required by business needs.
-
1 year of experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, building upkeep, or manufacturing.
-
The ability to always wear fab-specific clean room garments (100%) to prevent human contamination of products, and occasionally wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), such as a chemical apron and face shield (approximately 1% of the time).
Preferred Requirements:
-
Two or more years of hands-on experience in HVAC, refrigeration, facilities maintenance, or manufacturing operations.
-
Two or more years of military training or experience applying technical skills related to HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical maintenance.
-
Valid HVAC/R license.
-
Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
Insights from previous hires
Years of experience
- 4-8
- 8+
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 4 - 8 years
- 8+ years
Top skills
- Corrective Maintenance
- Confined Space Rescue
Previously worked at
Previously worked as
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Maintenance Technician
- Maintenance Mechanic
- HVAC Technician
- Assembly Technician
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Technician
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the Operations Technician profile from O*NET and confirm your job description requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. USCIS denies petitions when the role description is too generalist or the degree requirement isn't tied to a technical field.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Technician openings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history. This tells you which companies have actually filed for this role, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Request wage level transparency from employers
Cross-check your offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for Operations Technician. Employers must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage on the LCA before USCIS will approve your petition.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers strategically
If you're transitioning from OPT or STEM OPT, your next employer must be E-Verify enrolled for cap-gap protection to apply. Confirm enrollment during the interview stage, not after you've accepted an offer.
Prepare credential documentation for technical roles
Have your transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluator if your engineering or industrial technology degree is from outside the U.S. Operations Technician petitions with foreign credentials face higher RFE rates when degree equivalency isn't pre-documented.
Negotiate petition timing around the fiscal year cap
H-1B cap petitions open April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in late spring, confirm with the employer whether they'll file in the next cap season or pursue a cap-exempt route through a qualifying research or nonprofit facility.
H-1B Visa Operations Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field like engineering, industrial technology, or applied sciences. Roles framed around general technical skills without a specific degree requirement are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence or denial.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Technicians?
Manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas, semiconductor fabrication, and chemical processing are the most active sponsors for Operations Technician roles. These industries regularly file Labor Condition Applications with the DOL for technician-level positions tied to engineering degrees. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my operations role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or prepare to depart the U.S. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires, you can begin work once they receive the receipt notice. The clock starts from your last day of employment, not the date your employer notifies USCIS.
Can an Operations Technician petition be filed as cap-exempt?
Only if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt, meaning it's a higher education institution, a nonprofit affiliated with one, or a government research organization. Most manufacturing and industrial employers don't qualify. If your current employer is cap-subject and you're changing jobs, the new employer must file a cap-subject transfer petition, which doesn't require re-entering the lottery if you're already in valid H-1B status.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Operations Technician offers?
Before your employer can file an H-1B petition, they must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL confirming they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your role, job level, and work location. The wage is determined using DOL wage data and varies by geographic area and experience level. You can verify the applicable wage level for your specific location using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.