H-1B Visa Quality Technician Jobs
Quality Technician roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a closely related field. Employers in aerospace, medical devices, and automotive manufacturing regularly file H-1B petitions for these roles. Use Migrate Mate to find Quality Technician openings at verified H-1B sponsors.
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Primary purpose of the role:
Ensure the quality of the products through daily line audits in order to effectively meet or exceed standards set by MSI Express, the customer, and federal and state compliance. There are certain core requirements that need to be performed to adhere to customer specifications regarding the checking of process and finished product specifications. It is Quality Technician’s function to approve batches to run, and to monitor that these core checks are being performed.
Key Accountabilities:
- Approve/correct batches – A mastery of basic lab techniques such as basic lab skills, ability to use math/formulas, use of testing equipment.
- Perform lab checks- Quality SOPs are clearly defined and the monitoring of specified items is paramount.
- Perform pre-ops and Preventive Control (PC) checks.
- Notification of up line – If a noncompliance is found specific tasks need to be completed per SOP as well as notification to appropriate personnel.
- Perform all required analytical test per the given procedure. Examples as followed: (VC, Salt, Brix, PH, DS meter, TA, Vit C, compare batch against control and sensory audits).
- Perform all required physical test of raw material and finished product to assure that they meet the proper customer given procedure.
- Perform special audits as needed for raw materials or product on hold.
- This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
- Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices.
- Coach production associates on line data collections.
- Perform any other duties as instructed by management.
Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift
- Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Pass all company testing
- Ability to follow written directions
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read and write effectively
- Ability to process quality documentation accurately and within a timely manner
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills
MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description:
Primary purpose of the role:
Ensure the quality of the products through daily line audits in order to effectively meet or exceed standards set by MSI Express, the customer, and federal and state compliance. There are certain core requirements that need to be performed to adhere to customer specifications regarding the checking of process and finished product specifications. It is Quality Technician’s function to approve batches to run, and to monitor that these core checks are being performed.
Key Accountabilities:
- Approve/correct batches – A mastery of basic lab techniques such as basic lab skills, ability to use math/formulas, use of testing equipment.
- Perform lab checks- Quality SOPs are clearly defined and the monitoring of specified items is paramount.
- Perform pre-ops and Preventive Control (PC) checks.
- Notification of up line – If a noncompliance is found specific tasks need to be completed per SOP as well as notification to appropriate personnel.
- Perform all required analytical test per the given procedure. Examples as followed: (VC, Salt, Brix, PH, DS meter, TA, Vit C, compare batch against control and sensory audits).
- Perform all required physical test of raw material and finished product to assure that they meet the proper customer given procedure.
- Perform special audits as needed for raw materials or product on hold.
- This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
- Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices.
- Coach production associates on line data collections.
- Perform any other duties as instructed by management.
Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift
- Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Pass all company testing
- Ability to follow written directions
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read and write effectively
- Ability to process quality documentation accurately and within a timely manner
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills
MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Technician
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to quality assurance work. A degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or quality management strengthens your petition. Degrees in unrelated fields can trigger an RFE and stall your timeline.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify participants, and many H-1B sponsors in manufacturing already enroll voluntarily. Filtering for E-Verify-enrolled facilities in your job search narrows your list to employers with established compliance infrastructure and active sponsorship history.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Run your job title and metro area through OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the wage floor your employer is already legally required to meet.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Not every manufacturer that posts Quality Technician roles has H-1B filing history. Use Migrate Mate to filter job listings by employers with confirmed DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you apply only where sponsorship is already established practice.
Confirm the job description specifies degree requirements
Quality Technician postings vary widely. Roles that list a degree as 'preferred' rather than 'required' can fail the specialty occupation test at USCIS. Before accepting an offer, ask the employer to confirm the position description will specify a bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months after October 1. If your employer's production schedule or project start date is firm, request premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. Your employer pays the fee, but you need to raise it during offer negotiation.
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Find Quality Technician JobsQuality Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Quality Technician jobs at aerospace, medical device, and pharmaceutical manufacturers typically qualify because those industries attach degree requirements to the role by industry norm. Roles at general manufacturers with no degree requirement in the job description are harder to approve.
Which industries most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Technicians?
Aerospace and defense, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and automotive components manufacturers are the most active H-1B sponsors for Quality Technician roles. These sectors operate under FDA, FAA, or ISO regulatory frameworks that create demand for degreed quality professionals. You can browse open positions at verified sponsors on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by confirmed H-1B filing history.
What SOC code does USCIS and DOL use for Quality Technician roles?
Quality Technician positions are most commonly filed under SOC code 17-3026 (Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians) or 51-9061 (Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers), depending on the actual duties. The SOC code your employer selects affects the prevailing wage tier on the LCA. Review the O*NET profile for both codes to confirm which better matches your responsibilities before your employer files.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B if I'm currently on OPT as a Quality Technician?
Yes. Your employer files the H-1B petition before April 1 for an October 1 start, and your OPT EAD covers you until then. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization. Confirm your OPT end date and your employer's H-1B filing timeline with USCIS well before the registration window opens in March.
How do I find out if a Quality Technician employer has sponsored H-1B visas before?
DOL publishes LCA disclosure data showing every employer that has filed a certified labor condition application, including job title, wage level, and worksite location. You can cross-reference this data or use Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified H-1B filing history directly in job listings so you can apply to manufacturers with an established sponsorship track record rather than asking cold.
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