Fitter Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Fitter roles in the U.S. cover precision assembly, pipe fitting, and mechanical installation across manufacturing, oil and gas, and construction. Employers can sponsor international candidates through H-2B visa for seasonal or project-based work, or EB-3 for permanent skilled-worker positions, each with distinct filing requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 190958
Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and perform all process requirements for installation of instrumentation in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping including the installation of instruments and supports.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Selects type and size of pipe, tube and related material according to job specification
- Installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, tele-metering, and controlling instruments and test equipment, used to control and measure variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install primary piping and tubing
- Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
- May disassemble malfunctioning instruments or test equipment and examine and test mechanisms and circuitry for defects
- Replaces or repairs defective parts, using hand tools
- Reassembles instrument or test equipment, and tests assembly for conformance to specifications, using instruments
- Inspects instruments and test equipment periodically and adjusts calibration to ensure functioning within specified standards
- May calibrate instruments or test equipment according to established standards
- Installs associated support structures, components and tubing
- Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies
Qualifications
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
Work Setting & Job Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Interested in our Craft opportunities? Give us a call!
Contact the Recruiting Craft Line at 877-772-7707 to learn more about current openings.
English: Select Option 4 — Human Resources, then Option 2 — Craft Jobs.
Español: Llama al mismo número y selecciona la opción 2 — Trabajos de oficio.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 190958
Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and perform all process requirements for installation of instrumentation in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping including the installation of instruments and supports.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Selects type and size of pipe, tube and related material according to job specification
- Installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, tele-metering, and controlling instruments and test equipment, used to control and measure variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install primary piping and tubing
- Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
- May disassemble malfunctioning instruments or test equipment and examine and test mechanisms and circuitry for defects
- Replaces or repairs defective parts, using hand tools
- Reassembles instrument or test equipment, and tests assembly for conformance to specifications, using instruments
- Inspects instruments and test equipment periodically and adjusts calibration to ensure functioning within specified standards
- May calibrate instruments or test equipment according to established standards
- Installs associated support structures, components and tubing
- Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies
Qualifications
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
Work Setting & Job Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Interested in our Craft opportunities? Give us a call!
Contact the Recruiting Craft Line at 877-772-7707 to learn more about current openings.
English: Select Option 4 — Human Resources, then Option 2 — Craft Jobs.
Español: Llama al mismo número y selecciona la opción 2 — Trabajos de oficio.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Fitter Jobs
Document your trade certifications before applying
Gather proof of any fitting specializations, such as pipe fitting, boilermaking, or millwright credentials. USCIS scrutinizes whether foreign trade qualifications translate to U.S. occupational standards, so get credential evaluations from an approved foreign credential service before interviews.
Target employers with active H-2B or PERM history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers in manufacturing, oil and gas, and shipbuilding who have filed for Fitter roles before. Repeat filers understand the PERM labor certification and H-2B temporary labor certification processes, which shortens your sponsorship timeline significantly.
Distinguish H-2B project work from permanent EB-3 roles
H-2B sponsorship for Fitters is tied to a specific temporary or seasonal need, capped at 66,000 visas annually. If the employer's need is ongoing, push for EB-3 sponsorship through PERM instead, which leads to a green card rather than a fixed contract period.
Verify your prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific Fitter classification and worksite location. Any PERM or H-2B labor certification your employer files must meet or exceed that wage, so knowing the floor protects you from underpayment offers.
Ask employers to confirm their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM labor certification for EB-3 Fitter roles requires DOL-supervised recruitment, which typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even sees the petition. Knowing whether the employer has started or completed this step tells you how far off your start date realistically is.
Review the O*NET profile to match your experience to duties
The O*NET occupation profile for Fitters lists the specific tasks and tools USCIS and DOL reference when evaluating petitions. Cross-check your work history against those duties so your resume and employer's job description align with what the sponsoring role actually requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Fitter jobs qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Generally no. The H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation defined by a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Fitter roles are classified as skilled trade occupations, not specialty occupations, so they don't meet H-1B criteria. The more practical sponsorship routes are H-2B for temporary project-based work or EB-3 for permanent skilled-worker positions.
What visa categories actually sponsor Fitters?
Employers most commonly sponsor Fitters through H-2B, which covers temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work, and EB-3 Skilled Worker, which requires the employer to complete PERM labor certification with DOL. Some Fitters working on government contracts or infrastructure projects may also encounter TN visa eligibility if they're Canadian or Mexican nationals in a matching USMCA profession, though Fitter is not on the USMCA list. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified sponsor employers in your specialty.
Does a Fitter need a degree to get sponsored?
No degree is required for EB-3 Skilled Worker sponsorship. The EB-3 category requires at least two years of training or experience in the occupation, which trade certifications, apprenticeship completions, and verifiable work history can satisfy. What matters is that your documented experience matches the specific duties in the employer's DOL-filed job description, not whether you hold a formal academic credential.
How long does EB-3 sponsorship take for a Fitter role?
The PERM labor certification process alone takes six to twelve months with DOL, followed by USCIS processing the I-140 immigrant petition. For nationals from most countries outside India and China, priority dates are current or close to current, meaning total time from PERM filing to green card approval often falls between eighteen months and three years depending on caseload and any requests for evidence.
Can an employer sponsor a Fitter through H-2B for a construction project?
Yes, but only if the need is genuinely temporary or seasonal, the employer can prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, and the petition is filed within the H-2B annual cap of 66,000 visas split across two half-years. Construction project-based Fitter work is a recognized H-2B use case. The employer files both a temporary labor certification with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, and the authorized period cannot exceed one year initially, with possible extensions up to three years total.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Fitter jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.