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Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US - Rockville - MD
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
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 99 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 31 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 — Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp
The US Department of Labor certified 99 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 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Typical Accountabilities - Provide a range of facilities/laboratory units maintenance, security, safety, customer support, transportation, and support services to enable efficient, and safe operations across the site. - Act as a point of contact for service inquiries, technical issues, and incidents, using knowledge and experience to resolve problems directly or advance. - Respond and documents facilities, safety, security, and business-critical alarms, incidents, and emergencies, assuming operational control if necessary and liaising with internal and external collaborators (including emergency services). - Conduct routine and ad-hoc inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair to offices, laboratories, technical areas, vehicles, and site infrastructure, ensuring compliance with applicable internal and external standards. - Support business teams through logistical activities such as office moves, meeting support, transport arrangements, and delivery of safe and efficient personnel or materials transportation as required. - Coordinate, track, and analyze vendor, contractor, and service provider performance and efficiency, reporting relevant data and insights for business case development and operational improvement. - Prepare, analyze, and present reports relating to facilities performance, incident management, maintenance, compliance, and customer satisfaction to advise management decisions and drive continuous improvement. - Adhere to and advocate for health, safety, security, environmental, and good practice standards, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and promoting compliance within the team. - Share technical, procedural, and safety knowledge with colleagues and supports the onboarding and informal training of new/junior staff. - Actively participate in business change initiatives, contribute to project activity, and adapt to new systems, technology, and process improvements as the need arises. - Leverage lean process improvement principles to optimize outcomes within own area. - Identify ways to implement digital solutions that improve performance and efficiency. - Proactively identify and propose opportunities for improvement to address risk and improve sustainability initiatives. Qualifications and Skills Minimum Qualifications : • High school diploma/GED with 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in mechanical, electrical or related field. • Minimum of 4 years of experience within a GMP biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. • Strong understanding of GMP regulations, FDA guidelines, and industry best practices related to equipment maintenance and reliability. • Excellent communication skills and experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance-related documentation in a regulated environment. • Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to facility and equipment maintenance. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Programs Word, Excel, Outlook specifically • MD Class 5 Boilers License • Ability to read P&ID’s • Ability to read Schematics. • Strong Understanding of Building Automation Systems Desirable: • Additional education: Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, engineering technology, facilities, or a related discipline. • Professional certifications: Relevant Maryland state licences or certifications, where applicable, and OSHA 30 certification. • Maintenance methodologies: Experience with risk-based maintenance, reliability-centred maintenance, condition-based maintenance, or similar reliability programmes. • Continuous improvement: Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other structured process improvement methodologies. • Project and vendor management: Experience supporting equipment projects,