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Maintenance Technician IV - UD Fill
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Waco, TX, US
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Abbvie INC
The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
This is our UD Fill, B1 Shift 7am-7:30pm Thursday/Friday/Saturday & every other Wednesday Perform Maintenance duties required to support production goals while complying with quality standards and safety requirements. Diagnose production equipment to determine repair needs. Perform repairs in a timely manner and complete all required documentation in accordance with cGMP’s and department SOP’s. Maintain equipment functionality through the preventative maintenance program. This position is responsible for the following: • Maintain a clean and organized work area during and at the end of each shift. • Assist in achieving environmental, health, and safety goals by working safely and observing all general plant and department safety policies. • Performs all assigned duties according to departmental SOP’s and cGMP’s. • Remains current on proper procedures by reviewing current, revised, and new SOP’s relating to the job and to the department. • Completes and remains current with all required cGMP and safety training. • Performs maintenance and repairs of production / packaging equipment to support the on-time delivery to customers, with a minimum amount of downtime. • Assist with set-up and changeovers of production equipment. • Troubleshoots equipment and coordinate corrective actions to reduce or eliminate defects, rejects, or equipment downtime. • Completes all required documentation associated with the repair and maintenance of production and / or packaging equipment. • Provides guidance and training to less experienced mechanics to ensure PM’s, line set-up and changeovers are performed within established requirements. • Education - Two-year Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Systems, Instrumentation, Electrical Systems, Electronics or similar field with a minimum of two (2) – three (3) years of experience in industrial maintenance performing mechanical/electrical repairs OR High School diploma or GED equivalent with three (3) – five (5) years of experience in industrial maintenance performing mechanical/electrical repairs. • Experience: Technical - Mastery in Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting. Proficiency in Maintenance Methods. Proficiency with multiple types of industrial manufacturing equipment. • Experience: Regulatory - Experience working in a cGMP or FDA regulated manufacturing environment preferred Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Detail-oriented and self-motivated • Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. • Excellent math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. • Ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate effectively in English. • Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. • Ability to work and communicate with others in a professional and effective manner, within a team-oriented environment. • Basic user knowledge and understanding of Windows-based computer systems such as Microsoft Office, with an ability to learn other computer-based systems. • Physically able to continuously stand and walk. • Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs. for men and 35 lbs. for women. • Physically able to bend, climb, lift, squat, stoop, and stretch to reach frequently. • Knowledge of manual and automated production / packaging equipment. • Ability to use, clean, and store tools and other devices required for the performance of the job in a manner which prevents damage to the tools and / or equipment. • Ability to apply troubleshooting principles with industrial equipment. • Working knowledge of Filling/Packaging equipment. • Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision. • Ability to read Electrical and Mechanical manuals and schematics. Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any l