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Technician roles in fields like electronics, industrial equipment, and medical devices regularly appear on H-1B LCA filings, but specialty occupation documentation is the make-or-break factor. Employers must show the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just technical skills. Knowing which technician job codes draw the most H-1B sponsorship activity helps you target your search.
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Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Entry-level Technician to join our Building & Construction team in York, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building and Construction field.
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Intertek is searching for an Entry-level Technician to join our Building & Construction team in our York, PA office.
Benefits Information
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you’ll do:
- Assist with or perform a variety of tests on construction materials using testing equipment
- Read construction documents to determine project details and specifications
- Neatly and accurately complete all required paperwork, including test reports and timesheets – in a timely manner
- Records and reports test results after performing mathematical calculations
- Communicate orally and in writing with different parties involved with the project
- Perform maintenance/cleaning of equipment as needed
- Adheres to construction site safety guidelines and promotes a safe working environment
- Comfortable using MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Inspection of construction operations
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Technical competency to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results
- General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication skills – both written and oral
- Good computer skills using Word and Excel
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, bend, crawl, push and pull, stretch, sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)
- Ability to pass pre-employment check
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
INTRODUCTION
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Entry-level Technician to join our Building & Construction team in York, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building and Construction field.
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Intertek is searching for an Entry-level Technician to join our Building & Construction team in our York, PA office.
Benefits Information
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you’ll do:
- Assist with or perform a variety of tests on construction materials using testing equipment
- Read construction documents to determine project details and specifications
- Neatly and accurately complete all required paperwork, including test reports and timesheets – in a timely manner
- Records and reports test results after performing mathematical calculations
- Communicate orally and in writing with different parties involved with the project
- Perform maintenance/cleaning of equipment as needed
- Adheres to construction site safety guidelines and promotes a safe working environment
- Comfortable using MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Inspection of construction operations
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Technical competency to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results
- General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication skills – both written and oral
- Good computer skills using Word and Excel
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, bend, crawl, push and pull, stretch, sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)
- Ability to pass pre-employment check
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
#LI-LM1
CA-LM
The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technician
Pull your O*NET job zone first
Look up your technician specialty in O*NET before applying. Roles classified at Job Zone 4 or 5 have the strongest specialty occupation footing. Roles at Zone 3 or below face more USCIS scrutiny and higher petition denial risk.
Document your degree's direct field connection
USCIS denies technician H-1B petitions most often when the degree field is too broad. Prepare a transcript analysis showing your coursework maps directly to the technical discipline, not just to 'science' or 'engineering' generally.
Filter employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Target companies with verified H-1B LCA filings for technician-category SOC codes. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer and role, so you skip companies that have never sponsored this job type.
Verify the offered wage against OFLC levels
Before accepting an offer, check the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search. The employer's LCA wage must meet at least Level I. A wage set below prevailing can trigger a DOL audit after you're already employed.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
H-1B workers can only be employed by the sponsoring employer listed on the approved petition. Ask HR to confirm E-Verify enrollment during offer negotiation, not after you've resigned from a prior role. Non-enrolled employers can't legally onboard H-1B workers.
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Find Technician JobsTechnician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do technician roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Some do, but not automatically. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, not just hands-on skills or an associate degree. Electronics technicians, biomedical equipment technicians, and semiconductor process technicians with degree requirements typically qualify. General maintenance or repair technician roles without a degree requirement usually don't. Your employer's job description needs to make the degree requirement explicit.
Which technician SOC codes see the most H-1B LCA filings?
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists, industrial engineering technologists, and biomedical equipment technicians appear most frequently in DOL LCA disclosure data. These codes sit at higher O*NET job zones and carry degree-specific requirements that satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards. You can browse verified employer filings by SOC code on Migrate Mate to see which companies sponsor technician roles matching your background.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a technician role if I only have an associate degree?
Not directly. H-1B requires at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. If you hold an associate degree, your employer would need to demonstrate equivalency through a combination of education and progressive work experience, typically three years of specialized experience per year of missing education. A credentials evaluation from a NACES-member organization and a detailed experience letter are both required for USCIS to accept the equivalency argument.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect technician job offers?
Before your employer files the LCA with DOL, they must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your technician SOC code in the specific metro area where you'll work. Wage levels run from Level I (entry) to Level IV (expert). If the offered salary falls below the applicable level, the LCA won't certify and the H-1B petition can't proceed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the level before finalizing your offer letter.
What happens to my H-1B status if my technician employer goes out of business?
Your H-1B status is tied to the sponsoring employer, so a business closure terminates your authorized work status. USCIS provides a 60-day grace period from the last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another status, or depart the country. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the 60-day window closes. Acting within the first 30 days gives you more buffer if USCIS requests additional evidence.
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