H-2A Visa Maintenance Mechanic Jobs
Maintenance Mechanic jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship are available at farms and agricultural operations across the U.S. that need workers to keep equipment running through the harvest season. Employers must provide free housing, transportation, and pay at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), with no annual visa cap to worry about.
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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
The Mechanic works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. This role includes troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. This person provides direction for effective execution of maintenance activity on all machinery and equipment throughout the plant and office facilities. The Maintenance Mechanic is also responsible for the optimum utilization of available resources such as manpower, equipment, time, etc. This person must be responsible for decisions, actions and failures; must establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. In addition, the maintenance mechanic must partner with others to get work done and work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe operation of moving equipment and other potential safety hazards in a production plant.
- Ensures necessary level of communication is maintained with the appropriate personnel.
- Ensures the efficient operation of all equipment on the premises by using preventative maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
- Ensures all equipment overhauls, repairs, installations or modifications are completed in a timely manner and comply with industry standards and codes as related to safety and quality.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
3+ years related experience and/or training
OTHER INFORMATION
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics; Basic electrical repair in an industrial/manufacturing environment; Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports; Ability to analyze and make decisions; Ability to diagram equipment control problems; Strong verbal and written English communication skills; Good organizational and planning skills.
Preferred: Experience with 480-volt power and 24 control voltages to 120 volt electrical troubleshooting; Program and trouble shoot Allen Bradley SLC500 and MicroLogix series. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory, and represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
Lift and move heavy equipment; Climb ladders and work in high, precarious places.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
May be exposed to wet or humid conditions; May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions; May be exposed to high noise environments; May be exposed to chemicals used in the process; Could be in temperatures of -5 degrees.
JOB REQUISITION ID: 26899
TRAVEL REQUIRED
LOCATION(S): GF Plant - Moses Lake
COUNTRY: United States
RATE OF PAY: $28.56 - $41.47/hr depending on experience
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Family Building Leave
- Education Assistance
- Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
INTRODUCTION
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
The Mechanic works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. This role includes troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. This person provides direction for effective execution of maintenance activity on all machinery and equipment throughout the plant and office facilities. The Maintenance Mechanic is also responsible for the optimum utilization of available resources such as manpower, equipment, time, etc. This person must be responsible for decisions, actions and failures; must establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. In addition, the maintenance mechanic must partner with others to get work done and work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe operation of moving equipment and other potential safety hazards in a production plant.
- Ensures necessary level of communication is maintained with the appropriate personnel.
- Ensures the efficient operation of all equipment on the premises by using preventative maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
- Ensures all equipment overhauls, repairs, installations or modifications are completed in a timely manner and comply with industry standards and codes as related to safety and quality.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
3+ years related experience and/or training
OTHER INFORMATION
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics; Basic electrical repair in an industrial/manufacturing environment; Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports; Ability to analyze and make decisions; Ability to diagram equipment control problems; Strong verbal and written English communication skills; Good organizational and planning skills.
Preferred: Experience with 480-volt power and 24 control voltages to 120 volt electrical troubleshooting; Program and trouble shoot Allen Bradley SLC500 and MicroLogix series. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory, and represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
Lift and move heavy equipment; Climb ladders and work in high, precarious places.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
May be exposed to wet or humid conditions; May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions; May be exposed to high noise environments; May be exposed to chemicals used in the process; Could be in temperatures of -5 degrees.
JOB REQUISITION ID: 26899
TRAVEL REQUIRED
LOCATION(S): GF Plant - Moses Lake
COUNTRY: United States
RATE OF PAY: $28.56 - $41.47/hr depending on experience
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Family Building Leave
- Education Assistance
- Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Maintenance Mechanic
Verify your mechanical credentials match job listings
H-2A visa job orders filed with DOL specify exact equipment types, from irrigation pumps to combine harvesters. Pull up the O*NET profile for Maintenance Mechanic to confirm your documented skills and certifications align with what agricultural employers are required to advertise.
Target employers filing early in the season
H-2A petitions must be filed at least 45 days before your start date. Farms recruiting for spring planting or early harvest cycles post job orders first. Focusing on these early listings gives you more lead time before the worksite start date locks in.
Search verified H-2A sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for agricultural employers with active H-2A filing history for Maintenance Mechanic roles. Seeing which operations have sponsored this position before tells you where your application is most likely to move forward quickly.
Confirm the job order covers your full contract period
DOL-certified H-2A job orders specify exact employment dates. Make sure any offer you receive covers the entire period you intend to work. Gaps between contracts are not covered by your visa status, and a shortened season could trigger early departure obligations.
Ask the employer about housing arrangements before signing
H-2A employers are legally required to provide free housing meeting federal or state standards. For maintenance roles, worksites are often remote. Confirm whether housing is on-farm or at a separate facility and whether transport to the worksite is included in the offer.
Understand how the AEWR affects your wage guarantee
USCIS requires employers to pay you at least the AEWR for your state, which DOL updates annually. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current rate for agricultural workers in the state where the job is located before you accept any offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Maintenance Mechanic jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces agricultural employers with verified H-2A filing history for Maintenance Mechanic roles, so you're not sorting through listings that don't offer sponsorship. Filter by state and season to find operations actively recruiting for the contract period that fits your availability.
What housing and transportation must H-2A employers provide for this role?
H-2A employers are legally required to provide free housing that meets federal or state standards for the full duration of your contract. They must also cover inbound transportation from your home country and outbound transportation home after the contract ends. For Maintenance Mechanic positions, which are often on remote agricultural sites, confirm whether daily transport to the worksite is also included before you accept an offer.
Does a Maintenance Mechanic role qualify as an agricultural job under H-2A?
Maintenance Mechanic positions qualify when the work is directly tied to seasonal agricultural operations, such as repairing irrigation systems, farm machinery, or processing equipment during the harvest period. The DOL-certified job order must define the role as temporary or seasonal in nature. Permanent maintenance positions at a facility that operates year-round generally don't qualify for H-2A.
Can my H-2A status cover work across multiple farm locations?
Your H-2A petition is tied to the specific employer and worksite listed in the DOL job order. If an agricultural operation has multiple worksites, the employer must list all locations in the original filing. Working at a site not covered by your certified job order puts your status at risk, so confirm the exact worksites with your employer before the contract begins.