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Electrician jobs on OPT are available through employers who sponsor H-2B visa, H-1B visa, or TN visas for skilled tradespeople. Most roles require state licensure, which varies by state, so confirming your license transfers before accepting an offer matters. STEM OPT extension does not apply to this field.
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Georgia-Pacific is looking for a Electrician for our Prosperity, SC Plywood facility! We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction like subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork.
Plywood is a strong, versatile product made by gluing together thin layers (veneers) of wood with the grain of each layer running in opposite directions. This cross-graining makes it stable, durable, and resistant to warping.
OUR TEAM
GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit https://www.buildgp.com/.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Problem solving, troubleshooting, installing, repairing and maintaining facility electrical distribution and manufacturing process equipment
- Understanding, troubleshooting and modifying programmable logic control (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS)
- Providing feedback on equipment conditions, potential failure risks, corrections and additions on job plans
- Installing new conduit and wiring
- Making modifications to existing conduit and wiring
- Ability to provide your own metric and standard tools, i.e.: socket and wrench sets, and Allen T-handles
- Work in a hot, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other PPE as required by specific jobs
- Work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work at heights of up to 100 feet
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least one (1) year of experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, or industrial military environment
- At least one (1) year of experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment
- At least (1) year experience in industrial electrical repair, process controls, and/or instrumentation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two or more years experience with single and three phase electrical repair and/or troubleshooting up to 480 volts, reading electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints, measuring, cutting, and bending conduit and troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits and components
- Two or more years experience with Control Logix Allen Bradley PLC 5
- Associate's degree or higher in Industrial Electricity, Instrumentation, Electrical & Control Technology, Electrical Engineering
- Military or apprenticeship experience in PLCs, voltage, wiring schematics, etc.
- College coursework in Principles of Technology, Electrical Control Systems or Control Theory
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 is looking for a Electrician for our Prosperity, SC Plywood facility! We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction like subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork.
Plywood is a strong, versatile product made by gluing together thin layers (veneers) of wood with the grain of each layer running in opposite directions. This cross-graining makes it stable, durable, and resistant to warping.
OUR TEAM
GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit https://www.buildgp.com/.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Problem solving, troubleshooting, installing, repairing and maintaining facility electrical distribution and manufacturing process equipment
- Understanding, troubleshooting and modifying programmable logic control (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS)
- Providing feedback on equipment conditions, potential failure risks, corrections and additions on job plans
- Installing new conduit and wiring
- Making modifications to existing conduit and wiring
- Ability to provide your own metric and standard tools, i.e.: socket and wrench sets, and Allen T-handles
- Work in a hot, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other PPE as required by specific jobs
- Work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work at heights of up to 100 feet
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least one (1) year of experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, or industrial military environment
- At least one (1) year of experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment
- At least (1) year experience in industrial electrical repair, process controls, and/or instrumentation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two or more years experience with single and three phase electrical repair and/or troubleshooting up to 480 volts, reading electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints, measuring, cutting, and bending conduit and troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits and components
- Two or more years experience with Control Logix Allen Bradley PLC 5
- Associate's degree or higher in Industrial Electricity, Instrumentation, Electrical & Control Technology, Electrical Engineering
- Military or apprenticeship experience in PLCs, voltage, wiring schematics, etc.
- College coursework in Principles of Technology, Electrical Control Systems or Control Theory
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 OPT Sponsorship in Electrician
Verify your state electrical license transfers
Electrical licensing is state-specific. Before applying, confirm whether your existing credentials qualify for reciprocity in that state or whether you'll need to complete additional exams or supervised hours before working legally.
Target employers with H-2B or TN sponsorship history
Large electrical contractors and construction firms are more likely to have sponsored skilled trades workers before. Focus on companies with federal contracts or large commercial projects, where workforce planning includes visa sponsorship.
Be upfront about your OPT end date
Electrician roles often involve multi-month project cycles. Employers need to know your OPT expiration date early so they can time sponsorship paperwork to avoid gaps in your authorization before a project completes.
Highlight apprenticeship hours and certifications clearly
OSHA 10 or 30 certifications, journeyman status, and documented apprenticeship hours signal job readiness. List these prominently on your resume, as hiring managers in trades evaluate credentials before reviewing anything else.
Understand that STEM OPT does not apply here
Electrician roles are not classified under STEM CIP codes, so you cannot apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Plan your timeline around your standard 12-month OPT window and target employers willing to sponsor.
Prepare documentation proving work authorization proactively
Trades employers often run E-Verify and require I-9 documentation on day one. Bring your EAD card, passport, and I-20 to any onboarding meeting so there are no delays starting work after an offer is accepted.
Electrician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an electrician on OPT?
Yes, you can work as an electrician on OPT as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Most qualifying degrees would be in electrical engineering or a closely related technical program. You cannot work in a general trades role if it falls outside your degree field, so confirm the connection before accepting an offer.
Does the STEM OPT extension apply to electrician jobs?
No. The 24-month STEM OPT extension only applies to degrees classified under designated STEM CIP codes. Electrician and electrical trades roles are not included in that list. Your OPT work authorization is limited to the standard 12-month period, so visa sponsorship planning should start well before that window closes.
What visa can an employer sponsor after my OPT ends for an electrician role?
Employers most commonly sponsor electricians through the H-2B visa temporary nonagricultural worker visa, which is used for skilled trades. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in certain engineering roles. H-1B visa sponsorship is possible but less common for trades positions unless the role is tied to an engineering function requiring a bachelor's degree.
Do I need a U.S. electrical license to work on OPT as an electrician?
In most states, yes. Electrical work is regulated at the state level, and you typically need a journeyman or master electrician license to work independently. Licensing requirements vary significantly by state, and some states offer reciprocity for licenses held elsewhere. Confirm the specific requirements for the state where the job is located before applying.
Where can I find electrician jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, saving you time you'd otherwise spend screening employers manually. Browse electrician and skilled trades listings on Migrate Mate to find employers who have a track record of working with international candidates and understand the OPT timeline.