H-1B1 Chile Visa Maintenance Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean maintenance professionals work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. With an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills and consulate processing instead of USCIS petitions, qualified technicians and facilities specialists can move faster than most work visa routes allow.
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This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
Position is responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine preventative maintenance repairs
- Perform preventing maintenance
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic Plant equipment
- Minimize downtime due to equipment failure
- Support production in addressing equipment problems during shift
- Handle all mechanical problems that may arise
- Ensure work area is clean at all time
- Record keeping and attention to detail
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds repeatedly during shift
- Ability to push, pull and lift up to 75 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day
- Repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, and gripping
- Frequent overhead work
- Basic Math skills: percentages, fractions, and measurements
- Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification
- Must have a minimum 1 year mechanical work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 1-year)
RESUME IS REQUIRED
Internal applicants will be considered first before external applicants.
Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
Position is responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine preventative maintenance repairs
- Perform preventing maintenance
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic Plant equipment
- Minimize downtime due to equipment failure
- Support production in addressing equipment problems during shift
- Handle all mechanical problems that may arise
- Ensure work area is clean at all time
- Record keeping and attention to detail
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds repeatedly during shift
- Ability to push, pull and lift up to 75 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day
- Repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, and gripping
- Frequent overhead work
- Basic Math skills: percentages, fractions, and measurements
- Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification
- Must have a minimum 1 year mechanical work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 1-year)
RESUME IS REQUIRED
Internal applicants will be considered first before external applicants.
Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Maintenance Jobs
Translate your credentials into U.S. standards
Chilean trade certifications and technical diplomas don't map automatically to U.S. licensing frameworks. Get your credentials evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency and match your role to the correct SOC code using O*NET before applying.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
H-1B1 Chile requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Facilities management companies, property management firms, and industrial operators with federal contracts are far more likely to already meet this requirement than small independent contractors.
Search verified H-1B1 Chile employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by maintenance and facilities roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented H-1B1 visa Chile filing history. DOL Labor Condition Application data underpins every result, so you're targeting companies that have actually sponsored this visa category.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your experience
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets DOL prevailing wage standards for your location and role level. Run your SOC code and county through OFLC Wage Search before the offer stage so you can negotiate from accurate data.
Apply for the H-1B1 Chile at a U.S. consulate in Santiago
Unlike H-1B, there's no USCIS petition filing. Once your employer has a certified LCA, you apply directly at the consulate using DS-160. Scheduling early matters because appointment slots in Santiago can book out several weeks in advance.
Request a two-year validity period at the consulate interview
H-1B1 Chile visas are issued for up to two years and are renewable indefinitely. During your consulate interview, confirm your I-94 admission period matches your visa validity, since your authorized stay in the U.S. is governed by the I-94, not the visa stamp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a maintenance role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Specialty occupation under H-1B1 Chile requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a directly related field. General maintenance or janitorial work doesn't qualify, but roles like facilities engineer, HVAC systems technician, or building automation specialist typically do if your employer documents the theoretical and practical application of engineering or technology knowledge the position requires.
How does H-1B1 Chile compare to H-1B for maintenance and facilities roles?
H-1B requires surviving a lottery with a 25-30% selection rate, then waiting for USCIS to adjudicate a petition. H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, an annual cap of 1,400 that rarely fills, and goes straight to consulate processing after LCA certification. For Chilean professionals in qualifying maintenance roles, the H-1B1 Chile path is significantly faster and more predictable.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas for maintenance jobs?
Migrate Mate shows which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile in maintenance and facilities categories, drawn from DOL disclosure data. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have sponsored this specific visa before, rather than approaching employers who may not know the H-1B1 Chile exists.
Can my employer file the LCA while I'm still in Chile?
Yes. The employer submits the LCA to DOL through the FLAG system before you enter the U.S., and DOL typically certifies within seven working days. Once certified, you use it to apply for the visa at the U.S. consulate in Santiago. There's no requirement for you to be present in the U.S. during the LCA stage.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my maintenance job ends?
H-1B1 Chile status is employer-specific, so it ends when your employment ends. There's no statutory 60-day grace period like H-1B holders receive. USCIS has exercised discretionary grace periods in practice, but you shouldn't rely on that. Lining up a new sponsoring employer and getting a fresh LCA certified before any employment gap is the safest approach.
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