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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship gives Chilean maintenance technicians a direct path to U.S. employment without the H-1B lottery. With a 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills and consulate-based processing, qualified technicians can secure roles in facilities management, manufacturing plants, and commercial properties faster than most work visa routes allow.
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Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility in Mount Wolf, PA is now hiring a motivated maintenance professional to join our team as a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician!
Shift:
Rotating 2-2-3, 12-hour schedule
7PM - 7AM
Pay:
This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this role is set at $34.97 - $40.43 an hour.
Physical Location:
25 Walnut Street, Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania, 17347
Our Team
The Maintenance Technician will create value by performing scheduled and preventative maintenance while responding to equipment breakdowns. This role requires proactive troubleshooting and a strong commitment to safe work practices. If you enjoy hands-on work and making a direct impact on operations, this may be the opportunity for you.
What You Will Do
Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with plant policies and procedures
Diagnose and resolve issues on industrial equipment including motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and production line machinery
Utilize diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals to restore equipment performance
Use a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment failures
Operate safely and effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment to support reliable production
Perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods (up to 12 hours)
* Provide and maintain your own standard and metric tools (e.g., socket and wrench sets, Allen T-handles)
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Experience performing electrical and mechanical maintenance in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment
Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment such as motors, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment
What Will Put You Ahead
Two (2) year degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field
Experience troubleshooting PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)
Experience with welding and minor fabrication
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
INTRODUCTION
Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility in Mount Wolf, PA is now hiring a motivated maintenance professional to join our team as a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician!
Shift:
Rotating 2-2-3, 12-hour schedule
7PM - 7AM
Pay:
This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this role is set at $34.97 - $40.43 an hour.
Physical Location:
25 Walnut Street, Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania, 17347
Our Team
The Maintenance Technician will create value by performing scheduled and preventative maintenance while responding to equipment breakdowns. This role requires proactive troubleshooting and a strong commitment to safe work practices. If you enjoy hands-on work and making a direct impact on operations, this may be the opportunity for you.
What You Will Do
Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with plant policies and procedures
Diagnose and resolve issues on industrial equipment including motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and production line machinery
Utilize diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals to restore equipment performance
Use a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment failures
Operate safely and effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment to support reliable production
Perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods (up to 12 hours)
* Provide and maintain your own standard and metric tools (e.g., socket and wrench sets, Allen T-handles)
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Experience performing electrical and mechanical maintenance in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment
Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment such as motors, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment
What Will Put You Ahead
Two (2) year degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field
Experience troubleshooting PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)
Experience with welding and minor fabrication
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Maintenance Technician
Verify your credentials translate correctly
Chilean technical certificates and vocational diplomas must map to a U.S. specialty occupation. Pull your role's O*NET profile and confirm the listed education requirements match your credentials before applying to any position.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment first
H-1B1 Chile requires your employer to be authorized to hire foreign nationals. Prioritizing E-Verify-enrolled facilities, manufacturers, and property management companies cuts negotiation time once you reach the offer stage.
Search verified H-1B1 sponsor history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B1 Chile filing history and maintenance technician job codes, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than educating a reluctant HR team.
Ask about the LCA before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying prevailing wage compliance before your consulate appointment. Confirm this step is in their onboarding plan during the offer negotiation, not after you've given notice.
Check prevailing wage expectations using OFLC Wage Search
Maintenance technician wages vary significantly by metro area and job zone. Run your target location through OFLC Wage Search before interviews so your salary expectations align with what DOL requires the employer to certify.
Prepare a specialty occupation argument for your role
Consular officers sometimes question whether maintenance technician roles meet the H-1B1 visa specialty occupation threshold. Document the technical systems you operate, any required licensure, and the degree-level knowledge your position demands to strengthen your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a maintenance technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
It depends on the specific duties and employer requirements. Roles involving building automation systems, industrial controls, HVAC engineering, or complex electromechanical systems are more likely to qualify. If the position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field like mechanical or electrical engineering, it meets the specialty occupation standard. General facilities maintenance without a degree requirement is harder to qualify.
How is the H-1B1 Chile visa different from the H-1B for maintenance technician jobs?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, which means your application isn't subject to random selection. The annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals rarely comes close to being filled, and processing happens at the U.S. consulate rather than through USCIS. The tradeoff is that the H-1B1 is a single-intent visa, so it doesn't support a green card pathway the way an H-1B can.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas for maintenance technician positions?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified H-1B1 Chile filing history and relevant occupation codes, so you're not spending time approaching companies unfamiliar with the process. Large manufacturers, commercial real estate firms, and industrial facilities management companies are the most active sponsors for this role category.
What documents should a Chilean maintenance technician prepare before applying for H-1B1 sponsorship?
You'll need your passport, educational credentials with translations if applicable, professional licenses or certifications relevant to your specialty, and documentation of your technical work history. If your role involves systems requiring regulated certifications such as electrical or refrigerant handling, those credentials will be particularly important for the consular officer to review alongside your employer's Labor Condition Application.
Can my H-1B1 Chile visa be renewed if I stay with the same maintenance employer long-term?
Yes. The H-1B1 Chile visa is granted in one-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain the qualifying job offer and your employer files a new Labor Condition Application with DOL for each renewal period. There's no hard cap on renewals, making it viable for long-term employment with a sponsoring company.