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Industrial electrician jobs in Kansas are concentrated in manufacturing, food processing, and energy sectors, with employers like Tyson Foods, Koch Industries affiliates, and Spirit AeroSystems operating major facilities across Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City. Some of these employers have sponsored skilled trades workers through employment-based visa categories.
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Compensation: $41.78/hour
Hours: Rotating shift (see below)
- Work Saturday - Friday (7 days) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (1st shift)
- Off Saturday - Tuesday (4 days)
- Work Wednesday - Tuesday (7 days) 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM (3rd shift)
- Off Wednesday - Thursday (2 days)
- Work Friday - Thursday (7 days) 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM (2nd shift)
- Off Friday (1 day)
- Repeat schedule
Responsibilities:
- Will exercise a working knowledge of the theories and practice of electric, electronic, pneumatic, combustion and instrumentation systems; including test equipment.
- Will read, understand and work from all types of drawings, prints, and system diagrams and specifications with the highest degree of skill in his/her performance of maintenance installation and troubleshooting.
- Perform troubleshooting and wiring on usual and complicated machines and equipment. May involve high-tension work and maintenance of electrical equipment having interlocking or interdependent circuits of ordinary difficulty.
- Knowledge of range of voltages, Allen Bradley PLCs & Instrumentation experience
- Troubleshoot 4-20 mA circuits
- Use of computers/software to help troubleshoot
- Understanding of Variable Frequency Drives, Power Generators, Transformers, Lighting, and Servos along with Yokogawa DCS systems
- Install, maintain, modify, calibrate and repair electrical instrumentation, equipment, and control systems
- Use various electrical testing equipment
- Work successfully on:
- Variable frequency drives
- Power generators
- Transformers
- Lighting
- Servos
- Yokogawa DCS systems
- Troubleshoot
- Allen-Bradley PLCs
- 4-20mA circuits
- AC/DC drives and motors up to 4160V
- Various types of cranes
- Air/gas combustion systems
- Perform preventative electrical maintenance
- Bend and install various conduit types
- Pull and terminate various types of wire
- Read and translate technical manuals
- Able to work rotating shifts 24/7
- Must pass a written skills test & submit to a drug test & background check.
- Must be able to work with normal instruction and minimum supervision.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to install, maintain, modify, calibrate and repair electrical instrumentation, equipment and control systems
- Ability to utilize various types of electrical testing equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC's
- Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC drives and motors up to 4160V
- Ability to troubleshoot various types of cranes
- Ability to troubleshoot air/gas combustion systems
- Ability to perform preventative electrical maintenance
- Ability to bend and install various types of conduit
- Ability to pull and terminate various types of wire
- Ability to work while wearing a respirator
- Use electrical test equipment for repair and troubleshooting.
- Communicate clearly, maintenance situations from one shift to another
- Installation, modification, and fabrication of equipment and systems to meet production needs and schedules.
- Read and interpret machine electrical and mechanical drawings.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Key Success Factors
- Strong electrical systems troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to read and translate Technical Manuals
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong sense of urgency
- Able to effectively communicate with all members of team
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs the performance of all tasks necessary to test, calibrate, repair, overhaul, maintain, construct, modify or install equipment components and equipment and repair or maintain buildings and/or land improvements, including; laying out, setting up or assembling work for himself/herself, inspecting for damage or defects, diagnosing the correcting action necessary to correct malfunctions or damage (troubleshooting), assembling and/or disassembling equipment components or equipment, replacing defective parts, repairing damaged or defective parts, adjusting machinery, controls, regulators and instruments, rigging, moving, erecting and/or dismantling equipment components or equipment and operating maintenance or production equipment in the course of performing the aforementioned tasks to obtain maximum manufacturing efficiency with minimum downtime for maintenance or repair
- Observes the operation of tools or equipment he/she are assigned to operate or use for hazards for irregularities and immediately reports malfunctions to the Crew Chief, Shift Manager and Maintenance Supervisor
- Clearly complete any issued PM’s in detail.
- Respond to EWO1 issues
- Utilize CMMS system to include: work order creation & closure, spare parts identification, purchase requisition creating, and purchase order receiving
- Observes the operation of tools or equipment he/she are assigned to operate or use for hazards or unsafe mechanical conditions immediately taking or requesting corrective action to achieve and maintain safe operation
- Responsible for training of maintenance personnel
- Secures machinery or equipment in emergency situations which would endanger personnel or company property
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned, consistent with the nature of the job, or provided elsewhere in the labor contract
- Be able to communicate to customer if Crew chief is not available
- Assist in identifying parts needed and kitting/staging parts as necessary
End of Shift
- Communicate with the Crew Chief – Mechanical maintenance to understand all issues related to Production Line reliability and performance
- Ensure cleaning of maintenance area/shop and transportation vehicle is clean and all trash and parts have been sorted and removed for the incoming shift, etc.
Communication
- Report any unsafe conditions to Supervision and Crew Chief
- Report any issues with environmental impact to supervision and Crew Chief
- Communicate with Crew Chief and or Supervision and report any unresolved work to Crew Chief
- Communicate with Crew Chief, Supervisor or Shift Manager status of equipment from maintenance performed or needed
- Communicate with Production/ Warehouse as needed
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Safety, Housekeeping & Quality
- Wear all personal protective equipment: safety glasses, safety shoes, earplugs and hard hat as required by the company
- Maintain a safe and clean work area as established by the company
- Comply with all safety requirements as established by the company
- Proper & safe care of all equipment
- Insure all services provided meet the highest quality standard and take appropriate action when it does not meet this standard
- Assist with the training of personnel in the proper performance of the duties required by a ECR.
- Shuts off machines or equipment in an emergency situation that endangers personnel or equipment
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:
- Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
- Family Focus & Balance: Paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
- Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
- Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
- Employee Recognition Programs
- PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
- LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
Job Reference: USA14029
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
Compensation: $41.78/hour
Hours: Rotating shift (see below)
- Work Saturday - Friday (7 days) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (1st shift)
- Off Saturday - Tuesday (4 days)
- Work Wednesday - Tuesday (7 days) 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM (3rd shift)
- Off Wednesday - Thursday (2 days)
- Work Friday - Thursday (7 days) 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM (2nd shift)
- Off Friday (1 day)
- Repeat schedule
Responsibilities:
- Will exercise a working knowledge of the theories and practice of electric, electronic, pneumatic, combustion and instrumentation systems; including test equipment.
- Will read, understand and work from all types of drawings, prints, and system diagrams and specifications with the highest degree of skill in his/her performance of maintenance installation and troubleshooting.
- Perform troubleshooting and wiring on usual and complicated machines and equipment. May involve high-tension work and maintenance of electrical equipment having interlocking or interdependent circuits of ordinary difficulty.
- Knowledge of range of voltages, Allen Bradley PLCs & Instrumentation experience
- Troubleshoot 4-20 mA circuits
- Use of computers/software to help troubleshoot
- Understanding of Variable Frequency Drives, Power Generators, Transformers, Lighting, and Servos along with Yokogawa DCS systems
- Install, maintain, modify, calibrate and repair electrical instrumentation, equipment, and control systems
- Use various electrical testing equipment
- Work successfully on:
- Variable frequency drives
- Power generators
- Transformers
- Lighting
- Servos
- Yokogawa DCS systems
- Troubleshoot
- Allen-Bradley PLCs
- 4-20mA circuits
- AC/DC drives and motors up to 4160V
- Various types of cranes
- Air/gas combustion systems
- Perform preventative electrical maintenance
- Bend and install various conduit types
- Pull and terminate various types of wire
- Read and translate technical manuals
- Able to work rotating shifts 24/7
- Must pass a written skills test & submit to a drug test & background check.
- Must be able to work with normal instruction and minimum supervision.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to install, maintain, modify, calibrate and repair electrical instrumentation, equipment and control systems
- Ability to utilize various types of electrical testing equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC's
- Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC drives and motors up to 4160V
- Ability to troubleshoot various types of cranes
- Ability to troubleshoot air/gas combustion systems
- Ability to perform preventative electrical maintenance
- Ability to bend and install various types of conduit
- Ability to pull and terminate various types of wire
- Ability to work while wearing a respirator
- Use electrical test equipment for repair and troubleshooting.
- Communicate clearly, maintenance situations from one shift to another
- Installation, modification, and fabrication of equipment and systems to meet production needs and schedules.
- Read and interpret machine electrical and mechanical drawings.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Key Success Factors
- Strong electrical systems troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to read and translate Technical Manuals
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong sense of urgency
- Able to effectively communicate with all members of team
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs the performance of all tasks necessary to test, calibrate, repair, overhaul, maintain, construct, modify or install equipment components and equipment and repair or maintain buildings and/or land improvements, including; laying out, setting up or assembling work for himself/herself, inspecting for damage or defects, diagnosing the correcting action necessary to correct malfunctions or damage (troubleshooting), assembling and/or disassembling equipment components or equipment, replacing defective parts, repairing damaged or defective parts, adjusting machinery, controls, regulators and instruments, rigging, moving, erecting and/or dismantling equipment components or equipment and operating maintenance or production equipment in the course of performing the aforementioned tasks to obtain maximum manufacturing efficiency with minimum downtime for maintenance or repair
- Observes the operation of tools or equipment he/she are assigned to operate or use for hazards for irregularities and immediately reports malfunctions to the Crew Chief, Shift Manager and Maintenance Supervisor
- Clearly complete any issued PM’s in detail.
- Respond to EWO1 issues
- Utilize CMMS system to include: work order creation & closure, spare parts identification, purchase requisition creating, and purchase order receiving
- Observes the operation of tools or equipment he/she are assigned to operate or use for hazards or unsafe mechanical conditions immediately taking or requesting corrective action to achieve and maintain safe operation
- Responsible for training of maintenance personnel
- Secures machinery or equipment in emergency situations which would endanger personnel or company property
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned, consistent with the nature of the job, or provided elsewhere in the labor contract
- Be able to communicate to customer if Crew chief is not available
- Assist in identifying parts needed and kitting/staging parts as necessary
End of Shift
- Communicate with the Crew Chief – Mechanical maintenance to understand all issues related to Production Line reliability and performance
- Ensure cleaning of maintenance area/shop and transportation vehicle is clean and all trash and parts have been sorted and removed for the incoming shift, etc.
Communication
- Report any unsafe conditions to Supervision and Crew Chief
- Report any issues with environmental impact to supervision and Crew Chief
- Communicate with Crew Chief and or Supervision and report any unresolved work to Crew Chief
- Communicate with Crew Chief, Supervisor or Shift Manager status of equipment from maintenance performed or needed
- Communicate with Production/ Warehouse as needed
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Safety, Housekeeping & Quality
- Wear all personal protective equipment: safety glasses, safety shoes, earplugs and hard hat as required by the company
- Maintain a safe and clean work area as established by the company
- Comply with all safety requirements as established by the company
- Proper & safe care of all equipment
- Insure all services provided meet the highest quality standard and take appropriate action when it does not meet this standard
- Assist with the training of personnel in the proper performance of the duties required by a ECR.
- Shuts off machines or equipment in an emergency situation that endangers personnel or equipment
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:
- Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
- Family Focus & Balance: Paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
- Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
- Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
- Employee Recognition Programs
- PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
- LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
Job Reference: USA14029
Industrial Electrician Job Roles in Kansas
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Search Industrial Electrician Jobs in KansasIndustrial Electrician Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for industrial electricians in Kansas?
Kansas manufacturers and industrial operators with established sponsorship histories include Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Tyson Foods facilities in Garden City and Emporia, and various Koch Industries-affiliated plants. Larger national contractors providing electrical services to Kansas industrial sites have also sponsored skilled trades workers. Sponsorship tends to occur when employers cannot fill specialized roles locally after documented recruitment efforts.
Which visa types are most common for industrial electrician roles in Kansas?
The H-2B visa covers temporary nonagricultural workers and has been used for skilled trades shortages, though it carries an annual cap. The H-1B generally requires a bachelor's degree, making it a difficult fit for most industrial electrician roles unless the position involves significant engineering oversight. EB-3 immigrant visas are sometimes pursued for permanent placement of skilled workers after an employer completes the PERM labor certification process.
Which cities in Kansas have the most industrial electrician sponsorship jobs?
Wichita is the strongest market, driven by aerospace manufacturing, food processing, and oil refining operations. Kansas City (Kansas side) supports industrial electrical demand through its logistics, automotive, and manufacturing base. Salina and Dodge City also generate opportunities tied to agricultural processing and energy infrastructure. Facilities in smaller industrial corridors sometimes recruit nationally and internationally when licensed electricians are scarce locally.
How to find industrial electrician visa sponsorship jobs in Kansas?
Migrate Mate aggregates visa sponsorship jobs specifically for international candidates, including industrial electrician roles filtered by state. Searching Kansas on Migrate Mate lets you see which employers are actively hiring and have a sponsorship track record in this trade. Because sponsorship for skilled trades positions is less common than for degree-required roles, setting up alerts and checking regularly improves your chances of catching new postings early.
What should industrial electricians know about working in Kansas specifically?
Kansas requires an electrical license, and out-of-country credentials are not automatically recognized. Sponsored workers typically need to work toward a Kansas journeyman or master electrician license, which involves local examination and documented work hours. Prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act apply to federally funded projects, and any H-2B or PERM-based sponsorship must document that the offered wage meets Department of Labor prevailing wage standards for the Wichita or Kansas City metropolitan areas.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored industrial electrician 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.
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