The US labor market is seeing a rising demand for skilled workers, particularly industrial maintenance technicians, creating new opportunities for professionals in fields such as industrial maintenance, mechanical engineering, electrical work, and automation. This surge in demand is driven by manufacturing plants, logistics centers, food processing companies, and automated systems increasingly prioritizing the stable operation of their machinery.

The industrial maintenance technician role is crucial, involving the repair of equipment during malfunctions, preventive maintenance, inspection, calibration of devices, troubleshooting technical errors, and ensuring continuous production line operation.

Industrial maintenance is one of the jobs US businesses prioritize for recruitment through the EB-3 skilled workers program. Photo: Newland USA

This position requires candidates to possess a professional background in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, industrial electricity, or automation, along with practical experience in a factory setting. Therefore, skill and the ability to resolve technical situations are key criteria employers seek in applicants.

In Vietnam, experienced industrial maintenance workers are concentrated in industrial parks across Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Long An, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, TP HCM, and Ha Noi. These technicians have years of experience working with production lines, industrial electrical systems, automation equipment, packaging machines, conveyors, and factory mechatronic systems.

However, not all technicians are suitable for career opportunities in the US. According to experts, candidates need to meet three key factors:

• Skill fit: Demonstrated through practical experience relevant to the job opening.
• Evidence fit: Including employment contracts, work confirmations, diplomas, certificates, and other related documents.
• Financial and relocation fit: Involves financial readiness and a long-term development orientation, as building a career in a new country requires serious preparation.

Chau Tam Luan, founder and general director of Newland USA, stated that US businesses increasingly prioritize candidates with practical skills and experience, rather than solely evaluating academic qualifications. He noted that an application's value lies in demonstrable professional competence and its alignment with recruitment needs. Consequently, Newland USA focuses on developing highly specialized occupational groups that meet the actual needs of US businesses.

According to Luan, the industrial maintenance technician is one of the occupational groups Newland USA is developing within its EB-3 skilled workers product line (US permanent residency via EB-3 skilled labor). This is alongside other positions that have attracted significant candidate interest, such as medical glove manufacturing and automotive repair technicians.

These occupational groups are implemented based on the principle of "real jobs – real employers – real skills", aiming to connect qualified candidates with the actual recruitment needs of businesses in the US.

The Newland USA team supports clients throughout the consultation and application process for US permanent residency via EB-3 skilled workers. Photo: Newland USA

A Newland USA representative also noted that as the global labor market increasingly values professional skills, individuals with years of experience in technical fields will have more development opportunities if they proactively research recruitment standards and prepare their applications thoroughly.

(Source: Newland USA)

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