OPT Tower Technician Jobs
Tower Technician jobs are physically demanding, federally regulated roles that F-1 OPT students can pursue with a degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related field. Most employers require OSHA safety certifications before you start. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to complete tower climbing training and build meaningful field experience.
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Provide coverage for box maker, towers, and beta vac operators. Train new employees in dedicated area. Ensure log sheets are inspected and signed off.
Essential Functions
- Ensure box maker/tower/beta vac operators get breaks and lunches.
- Help train new operators in area.
- Keeping area generally clean during production, picking up trash/waste cheese off the floor.
- Ensure any misshaped/missing corners blocks or low/high weight blocks are reworked.
- Ensure Towers are inspected as stated on log and completely filled out.
- Ensure Salt whey tanks are rinsed and drained and put to TCO.
- Ensure White trays are x rayed and put to TCO.
- Ensure bags are stocked at tower area for operators.
- Ensure metal detects are tested every hour and recorded on chart/logs.
- Ensure operators have towers at full operating speed throughout production.
- Operates gussetters, betavacs and conveyors.
- Re-bag any leakers if they still hold their shape.
- Understand meanings of lights on towers and how to fix issues with them.
- Sanitary collection of in process samples both at startup of production and again at Midnight.
- Tower CIP/ Cowl CIP and logged.
- Tower area environmental cleaning, cleaning up, logs, inspect area before leaving etc.
- Perform other task assigned by Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader.
- Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
- Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
- Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
- Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:
- “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
- “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
- “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
- “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
- “Performance Matters” – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.
Additional Functions
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Typical Physical Activity
Physical Demands
- Regularly involves talking or listening, standing and walking, and the use of hands and fingers.
- Frequently involves sitting, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
- Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
- Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Typical Environmental Conditions
- May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e. manufacturing equipment).
- May be exposed to humidity, intense heat, and areas with possible air contamination, fumes and toxic chemicals.
- May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.
Travel Requirements
- Minimal travel limited within the local area.
Disclaimer
Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do really interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.
Job Summary
Provide coverage for box maker, towers, and beta vac operators. Train new employees in dedicated area. Ensure log sheets are inspected and signed off.
Essential Functions
- Ensure box maker/tower/beta vac operators get breaks and lunches.
- Help train new operators in area.
- Keeping area generally clean during production, picking up trash/waste cheese off the floor.
- Ensure any misshaped/missing corners blocks or low/high weight blocks are reworked.
- Ensure Towers are inspected as stated on log and completely filled out.
- Ensure Salt whey tanks are rinsed and drained and put to TCO.
- Ensure White trays are x rayed and put to TCO.
- Ensure bags are stocked at tower area for operators.
- Ensure metal detects are tested every hour and recorded on chart/logs.
- Ensure operators have towers at full operating speed throughout production.
- Operates gussetters, betavacs and conveyors.
- Re-bag any leakers if they still hold their shape.
- Understand meanings of lights on towers and how to fix issues with them.
- Sanitary collection of in process samples both at startup of production and again at Midnight.
- Tower CIP/ Cowl CIP and logged.
- Tower area environmental cleaning, cleaning up, logs, inspect area before leaving etc.
- Perform other task assigned by Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader.
- Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
- Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
- Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
- Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:
- “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
- “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
- “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
- “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
- “Performance Matters” – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.
Additional Functions
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Typical Physical Activity
Physical Demands
- Regularly involves talking or listening, standing and walking, and the use of hands and fingers.
- Frequently involves sitting, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
- Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
- Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Typical Environmental Conditions
- May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e. manufacturing equipment).
- May be exposed to humidity, intense heat, and areas with possible air contamination, fumes and toxic chemicals.
- May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.
Travel Requirements
- Minimal travel limited within the local area.
Disclaimer
Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do really interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Tower Technician
Get OSHA and tower climbing certifications before applying
Employers hiring tower technicians expect OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and Competent Climber training on day one. Completing these before you apply removes a common hiring barrier and signals you're ready to work immediately.
Target employers with active FCC or carrier contracts
Companies contracted to maintain cell tower infrastructure for major carriers tend to hire continuously and are more familiar with OPT work authorization. Consistent project pipelines make them more likely to sponsor H-1B visa or E-3 visas down the line.
Disclose your OPT status and EAD card timeline clearly
Tower technician employers operate on tight project schedules. Being upfront about your OPT end date and whether STEM extension applies lets hiring managers plan around your authorization window without surprises during project deployment.
Highlight any RF, fiber, or telecom lab experience from your degree
Employers treat hands-on technical coursework as a proxy for field readiness. Coursework involving antenna systems, signal propagation, or network infrastructure directly maps to tower technician responsibilities and strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Apply early in your OPT period to maximize time for H-1B sponsorship
The H-1B lottery runs annually in March. Starting your job search early gives you the employment history needed for sponsorship consideration before the next registration window opens, rather than scrambling near your OPT expiration date.
Check whether your degree supports a STEM OPT extension
Degrees in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or computer engineering typically qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirming eligibility with your DSO early significantly extends your authorized work period and increases employer willingness to invest in training.
Tower Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Tower Technicians?
Yes. Tower Technician roles qualify for OPT work authorization as long as your job is directly related to your degree field, typically electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related discipline. Your EAD card is your employment authorization document, and you're permitted to work for any qualifying employer in your field without employer-filed petitions during the OPT period.
Do Tower Technician employers commonly sponsor visas after OPT?
Some do, particularly larger infrastructure contractors and companies with ongoing carrier maintenance contracts. These employers hire continuously and have established HR processes for immigration filings. Smaller subcontractors are less likely to sponsor. Browsing Tower Technician listings on Migrate Mate lets you identify which employers are experienced with international workers and more likely to pursue sponsorship.
Does a Tower Technician role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If your degree is in electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, or a related STEM field included on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, you likely qualify for a 24-month extension. The job itself must also be directly related to that STEM degree. Confirm your eligibility with your Designated School Official before applying.
What certifications do I need as an OPT student entering this field?
Most employers require OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and a Competent Climber credential from an accredited program before starting work. Some also require CPR and first aid certification. These are not visa-specific requirements but industry-standard safety prerequisites. Obtaining them before your OPT begins makes you immediately deployable and removes a common obstacle during the hiring process.
Can I switch Tower Technician employers during my OPT period?
Yes, but the new job must still be directly related to your degree field. You're required to report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days so your SEVIS record stays current. There's no government filing required to switch employers during OPT itself, but gaps in employment exceeding 90 cumulative days can jeopardize your status, so minimize time between roles.