Measurement Technician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Measurement technicians are hired on H-1B visa, TN visa, and EB-3 visas by manufacturers, engineering firms, and quality labs across the U.S. Employers regularly sponsor this role because precise measurement and calibration skills are in consistent industrial demand. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Job Profile Summary
Performs activities related to measurement functions.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Install, test, calibrate, repair, and maintain orifice, positive, Coriolis, Ultrasonic, and dry flow meters, regulator settings, telemetering systems, electronic flow computers, odorant systems, and relief valves (as specified by position)
- Perform measurement, sampling, and regulation operations and maintenance at facilities
- Calibrate and maintain test instrumentation and auxiliary equipment
- Drive and ensure maintenance of company vehicle
- Effective interaction with corporate measurement personnel and adherence to corporate measurement procedures
- Prepare reports including but not limited to (as specified by position):
- Job orders and completion reports
- Meter and regulator installation and/or removal (Test-It)
- Equipment and operational tests, repairs, and maintenance
- DOT compliance reports
- Sample reports
- Generate batch tickets
- Witness meter calibrations per contractual obligations
- Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.
Education
- None Required.
Work Experience
- Training and/or experience relative to:
- Meter testing and installation
- Regulating flow and pressure
- Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
- Servicing/repairing measuring station equipment
- Interpretation of measurement data
- Characteristics of product handled
- Experience in reading and interpreting maps, plats, atlas pages, dials, gauges, sample reports, drawings, procedures, correction tables, and applicable operation and safety manuals
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to: install, test, repair, and maintain measurement and regulation equipment
- Ability to: use, maintain, and repair tools and equipment used to regulate flow of gas
- Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Application of formulas to validate volume calculations/corrections
- Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions
- Ability to: climb and maintain balance on ladders. Able to operate on elevated work surfaces.
- Ability to: work in confined areas.
- Ability to: react immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
- Ability to: operate tools and equipment as required
- Ability to: travel over uneven terrain including but not limited to mud, gravel, sand, rocks, ice and / or snow
Licenses and Certifications
- None required
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
- Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
- Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
- Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
- Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
- Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
- Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
- Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Constantly)
- Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
- Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
- Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
- Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
- Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
- Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
- Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
- Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
- Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)
- Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
- Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
- Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
- Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
- Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)
- Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally)
- Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally)
- Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally)
- Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)
- Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally)
- Potential electric shock (Occasionally)
- Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally)
- High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally)
- Unprotected heights (Occasionally)
- Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
- CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
- Travel to other locations required
Driving
- Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
Expected Salary Range
$65,000.00 - $97,000.00
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.
JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
Performs activities related to measurement functions.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Install, test, calibrate, repair, and maintain orifice, positive, Coriolis, Ultrasonic, and dry flow meters, regulator settings, telemetering systems, electronic flow computers, odorant systems, and relief valves (as specified by position)
- Perform measurement, sampling, and regulation operations and maintenance at facilities
- Calibrate and maintain test instrumentation and auxiliary equipment
- Drive and ensure maintenance of company vehicle
- Effective interaction with corporate measurement personnel and adherence to corporate measurement procedures
- Prepare reports including but not limited to (as specified by position):
- Job orders and completion reports
- Meter and regulator installation and/or removal (Test-It)
- Equipment and operational tests, repairs, and maintenance
- DOT compliance reports
- Sample reports
- Generate batch tickets
- Witness meter calibrations per contractual obligations
- Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.
Education
- None Required.
Work Experience
- Training and/or experience relative to:
- Meter testing and installation
- Regulating flow and pressure
- Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
- Servicing/repairing measuring station equipment
- Interpretation of measurement data
- Characteristics of product handled
- Experience in reading and interpreting maps, plats, atlas pages, dials, gauges, sample reports, drawings, procedures, correction tables, and applicable operation and safety manuals
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to: install, test, repair, and maintain measurement and regulation equipment
- Ability to: use, maintain, and repair tools and equipment used to regulate flow of gas
- Ability to: apply basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Application of formulas to validate volume calculations/corrections
- Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions
- Ability to: climb and maintain balance on ladders. Able to operate on elevated work surfaces.
- Ability to: work in confined areas.
- Ability to: react immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
- Ability to: operate tools and equipment as required
- Ability to: travel over uneven terrain including but not limited to mud, gravel, sand, rocks, ice and / or snow
Licenses and Certifications
- None required
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
- Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
- Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
- Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
- Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
- Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
- Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
- Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Constantly)
- Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
- Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
- Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
- Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
- Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
- Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
- Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
- Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
- Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)
- Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
- Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
- Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
- Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
- Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)
- Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally)
- Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally)
- Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally)
- Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)
- Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally)
- Potential electric shock (Occasionally)
- Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally)
- High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally)
- Unprotected heights (Occasionally)
- Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
- CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
- Travel to other locations required
Driving
- Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
Expected Salary Range
$65,000.00 - $97,000.00
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Measurement Technician
Target industries with high sponsorship volume
Aerospace, automotive, medical device, and semiconductor manufacturers sponsor measurement technicians regularly. Focusing your search on these sectors significantly improves your odds of finding an employer willing to file an H-1B or TN petition.
Clarify your visa category before applying
Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status under the USMCA, which avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa. Knowing your eligibility upfront helps you target employers familiar with your specific visa category.
Highlight certifications prominently on your resume
ASQ Certified Quality Technician, ASME dimensional metrology certifications, and ISO calibration training signal to employers that you meet the technical threshold for a specialty occupation claim, which strengthens the H-1B petition considerably.
Understand how your degree affects sponsorship eligibility
H-1B requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. A degree in metrology, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field directly supports that argument. Unrelated degrees may require a credential evaluation or additional documentation from the employer.
Ask employers about their sponsorship process early
Some companies sponsor frequently through established immigration counsel; others have no process at all. Asking directly in early interviews saves time. Look for job postings that explicitly mention visa sponsorship availability as a starting filter on Migrate Mate.
Build a portfolio of calibration and measurement work
Documentation of instruments calibrated, tolerances maintained, and measurement systems analyzed gives immigration attorneys concrete evidence for specialty occupation arguments. A well-documented work history also strengthens EB-3 labor certification filings significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a measurement technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. H-1B visa requires the role to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Measurement technician roles tied to engineering, metrology, or quality assurance in regulated industries like aerospace or medical devices are more likely to qualify than general calibration technician positions at smaller shops.
What visa options exist for measurement technicians outside the H-1B lottery?
Canadian and Mexican nationals can enter on a TN visa under the USMCA if the role fits a qualifying category such as industrial engineer or engineering technologist. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and far fewer applicants than the H-1B cap. EB-3 is available for permanent sponsorship and does not require a specialty occupation finding.
Does a measurement technician need a bachelor's degree to get sponsored?
Not always. EB-3 has a separate category for skilled workers that does not require a bachelor's degree, making it accessible for technicians with vocational training or an associate's degree. For H-1B, the employer typically needs to demonstrate that a specific bachelor's degree is standard for the role, which is harder to establish for technician-level positions without relevant engineering credentials.
Which employers commonly sponsor measurement technicians for U.S. visas?
Large manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, and medical device sectors file the most sponsorships for measurement and calibration roles. Companies like Boeing, Raytheon, Honeywell, and contract quality labs with ISO-accredited facilities appear regularly in Department of Labor disclosure data. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship availability, making it easier to find employers actively hiring for this role.
How does the H-1B lottery affect sponsorship timelines for this role?
If the role qualifies for H-1B and the employer files under the regular cap, your petition enters a lottery held each March for an October 1 start date. Selection is not guaranteed, and unselected registrations cannot be reused that cycle. Employers can file outside the cap if they qualify as cap-exempt, and TN or E-3 visa alternatives bypass the lottery entirely for eligible nationals.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Measurement Technician 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.