Manufacturing H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Kansas
Kansas manufacturing spans aerospace components, food processing, and industrial equipment, with major H-1B visa sponsors including Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, and Cargill operating large facilities across the state. Wichita, Kansas City, and Salina anchor most engineering and technical hiring. International workers in manufacturing disciplines like mechanical engineering, quality assurance, and process engineering regularly find H-1B sponsorship opportunities here.
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Automation Technician
3rd Shift 10:30pm-6:30am Times may change if needed after discussion with supervisor/manager
Pay starts at 22.36/hour plus $2 shift differential totaling $24.36/hour
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.
What You’ll Do
As an automation technician, you’ll be part of our team located in Hesston, KS. You’ll get to:
- Program new weld jobs on robotic weld cells. (Approx. 10%)
- Make program adjustments to automated fabrication equipment. (Approx. 15%)
- Develop maintenance programs and perform or oversee preventative maintenance schedules. (Approx. 15%)
- Troubleshoot problems with programs/equipment. Work closely with maintenance and equipment vendors as needed. (Approx. 15%)
- Monitor for corrective action top downtime impacts. (Approx. 10%)
- Perform data driven projects and any other duties as directed by Supervisor. May require some leadership in project management. (Approx. 15%)
- Monitor machine efficiencies weekly. (Approx. 10%)
- Nesting jobs for lasers and programming for press brakes.
Who You Are
You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Prior manufacturing experience
- Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and implement solutions required.
- Capable of reading and understanding manufacturing drawings, including weld callouts and quality
- Be committed to safety
- Handle multiple priorities
What You’ll Receive
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company and #2 security solutions provider, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in KansasManufacturing H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor H-1B visas in Kansas?
Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation in Wichita are among the most active H-1B visa sponsors in Kansas manufacturing, particularly for aerospace and engineering roles. Cargill and Tyson Foods sponsor H-1B workers in food processing and agricultural operations. Smaller industrial manufacturers, including Koch Industries-affiliated companies and precision parts suppliers, also file H-1B petitions for specialized technical and engineering positions across the state.
Which cities in Kansas have the most manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Wichita is the clear center of manufacturing H-1B activity in Kansas, driven by its aerospace and aviation industry cluster. Kansas City, which straddles the Kansas-Missouri border, has significant industrial and food processing employment on the Kansas side. Salina supports manufacturing in agriculture-related equipment and processing. Smaller concentrations of technical manufacturing roles also appear in Hutchinson and Parsons, typically tied to specific large employers.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Kansas?
Roles that require a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field are the threshold for H-1B eligibility as a specialty occupation. In Kansas manufacturing, this most commonly covers mechanical engineers, aerospace engineers, electrical engineers, industrial engineers, quality engineers, and manufacturing process engineers. Materials scientists and supply chain analysts with technical degrees also qualify at companies like Spirit AeroSystems and Textron. General production or supervisory roles without a degree requirement typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard.
How do I find manufacturing H-1B sponsorship jobs in Kansas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international workers searching for H-1B sponsorship jobs in sectors like manufacturing. You can filter by state and industry to surface Kansas manufacturing roles where employers have a documented history of H-1B filings. This narrows your search to companies already familiar with the sponsorship process, which matters in a state where manufacturing H-1B hiring is concentrated among a relatively small number of large employers.
Are there any state-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in Kansas manufacturing?
Kansas does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal H-1B rules, but the concentration of aerospace manufacturing in Wichita means some roles intersect with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and export control compliance. Certain positions at aerospace manufacturers may require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency by law, regardless of H-1B eligibility. Applicants should confirm that a specific role has no such restriction before pursuing sponsorship with an aerospace employer in the state.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B manufacturing jobs in Kansas?
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.