Fashion & Apparel OPT Jobs in Texas
Fashion and apparel F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated in Dallas-Fort Worth, home to major retailers like Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, and Fossil Group, all of which have historically hired international graduates. Houston and Austin add opportunities in e-commerce, wholesale, and sustainable apparel. Texas's central supply chain infrastructure makes it a strong market for fashion operations and merchandising roles.
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Get Access To All JobsELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN - CAMDEN PLYWOOD
$3500 Sign on bonus
RESUME IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
Salary is commensurate with experience
Georgia-Pacific has openings for an Electrical Technician position in Camden, TX. If you are motivated by working with your hands, learning new and exciting tasks, and working with teammates toward a common goal, this may be the job for you!
A Day in The Life Typically Includes:
- Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in compliance with plant codes, policies, and procedures
- Repairing and maintaining plant machinery in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer specifications
- Responding to all maintenance issues, both mechanical and electrical, throughout the plant
- Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program
- Effectively communicating work performed and equipment statuses both written and verbally
- A successful applicant must be willing to work any shift, on call, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
What You Will Need:
Basic Qualifications:
- At least three (3) years of Electrical experience in an industrial or military environment
- Experience reading electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints
- Experience diagnosing mechanical and electronic systems using scanning and diagnostic tools, multi-meters, and computers
- Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLC's, A/C and D/C motors, motor controllers and drives
What Will Put You Ahead?
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) year Technical degree or higher in electro-mechanical curriculum
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes and conveyors
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).
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN - CAMDEN PLYWOOD
$3500 Sign on bonus
RESUME IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
Salary is commensurate with experience
Georgia-Pacific has openings for an Electrical Technician position in Camden, TX. If you are motivated by working with your hands, learning new and exciting tasks, and working with teammates toward a common goal, this may be the job for you!
A Day in The Life Typically Includes:
- Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in compliance with plant codes, policies, and procedures
- Repairing and maintaining plant machinery in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer specifications
- Responding to all maintenance issues, both mechanical and electrical, throughout the plant
- Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program
- Effectively communicating work performed and equipment statuses both written and verbally
- A successful applicant must be willing to work any shift, on call, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
What You Will Need:
Basic Qualifications:
- At least three (3) years of Electrical experience in an industrial or military environment
- Experience reading electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints
- Experience diagnosing mechanical and electronic systems using scanning and diagnostic tools, multi-meters, and computers
- Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, PLC's, A/C and D/C motors, motor controllers and drives
What Will Put You Ahead?
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) year Technical degree or higher in electro-mechanical curriculum
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience troubleshooting issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes and conveyors
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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Search Fashion & Apparel Jobs in TexasFashion & Apparel OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which fashion and apparel companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Texas?
Dallas-Fort Worth hosts several major fashion employers with records of hiring international graduates on OPT, including Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, Fossil Group, and Tuesday Morning. Wholesale and supply chain firms operating out of the DFW Metroplex also participate in OPT hiring. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and varies by role, headcount, and the employer's existing international hiring infrastructure at the time of your application.
Which cities in Texas have the most fashion and apparel F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Dallas is the dominant market, functioning as the corporate headquarters hub for several national retailers and apparel brands. Fort Worth adds manufacturing and logistics-side roles given its proximity to major distribution centers. Houston offers opportunities in fashion wholesale, import-export operations, and retail buying. Austin's growing e-commerce and direct-to-consumer apparel sector has created openings for digital merchandising and product roles suited to OPT candidates.
What types of fashion and apparel roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align directly with a qualifying degree field tend to attract OPT sponsorship. Common examples include merchandise planning analyst, product development coordinator, supply chain analyst, textile buyer, fashion marketing specialist, and e-commerce operations associate. Positions requiring applied knowledge from fashion design, textile science, business, or marketing degrees are generally the strongest fit. Roles that are purely seasonal or retail floor-based less commonly lead to formal OPT sponsorship arrangements.
How do I find fashion and apparel F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international students and graduates seeking OPT-friendly employers. You can filter directly for fashion and apparel roles in Texas that are open to F-1 OPT candidates, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who may not support OPT at all. Searching through Migrate Mate also lets you identify Dallas and Houston employers actively posting roles suited to your degree background and OPT timeline.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the fashion and apparel industry?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects take-home pay calculations but has no bearing on OPT eligibility or sponsorship. More relevant is that Texas fashion employers often operate on retail or wholesale hiring cycles tied to seasonal buying calendars, meaning timing your application to align with these cycles improves your chances. OPT authorization must be active before your start date, so confirm your EAD card timeline carefully before accepting any offer in Texas.