Manufacturing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Kentucky
Kentucky's manufacturing sector offers strong visa sponsorship opportunities across automotive, aerospace, and chemical production. Major employers like Toyota, GE Appliances, and Ford actively sponsor international talent, particularly in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. The state's concentration of advanced manufacturing facilities creates consistent demand for engineers, technicians, and specialized production roles.
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GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for providing maintenance services to the entire plant, primarily regarding issues involving electrical, electronic, or automation problems. The Technician's primary responsibility is to breakdowns involving automation and or electrical systems. In addition, the position requires work on scheduled downtime including Preventative Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance. The position also requires advanced troubleshooting of sophisticated automation systems, systems re-design, and new equipment installation. The Technician works as a team member of the Maintenance crew either on Day Turn or Shift Work. The job involves independent work on troubleshooting or repairing electrical/mechanical systems, or working with other members of the maintenance crew on work orders or breakdowns. In addition, the Technician works with Maintenance Engineers and supervisors on work orders and breakdowns and is also required to interact with Operations personnel to determine the functionality of repairs or modifications to existing and new systems.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Performs inspections, consults with operations, and checks downtime reports to keep current on any maintenance issues or problems in the Mechanic's assigned areas.
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Keeps an up-to-date list of all maintenance issues in the Mechanic's assigned areas.
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Works with the Mechanical Maintenance team (Engineer, the Maintenance Group Leader) and outside contractors to get the needed work scheduled and completed as soon as possible, based on the urgency of the work to be done.
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Works with the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on projects and upgrades in the Mechanic's assigned areas. This may involve working with the equipment manufacturer or other outside companies.
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Works with the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on making sure all necessary spare parts are stocked for the Mechanic's assigned areas. This may involve working with the equipment manufacturer or other outside companies.
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Keeps the Mechanic's assigned areas cleaned and free from accumulated trash or used parts. Schedules housekeeping work as needed.
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Repairs or replaces defective or damaged components that affect any mill equipment. This includes identifying the part(s) needed, finding and retrieving the part(s) from Spares and installing the parts needed.
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Completes work as assigned on maintenance work orders. These work orders include any type of maintenance work (electrical, mechanical, automation) and are performed either on downtime or while the machine is running.
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Fills out any information which needs to be passed on to the rest of maintenance.
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Fills out PM Check Sheets where required.
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Performs any miscellaneous jobs assigned either verbally or in writing by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Engineer or Mill Manager.
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Fills in for other Maintenance Technicians as required.
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Physical requirements include lifting at least 50 pounds, climbing ladders, twisting, bending, stooping, and working in narrow, confined areas.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Other duties as assigned.
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Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
Two year industrial experience and or/technical degree or a field relating to Industrial Automation.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Mobility in plant.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, etc.
The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Visual ability with or without correction.
Communication abilities.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
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Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
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Follow Company safety rules.
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Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately.
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Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
a. Safety shoes
b. Safety glasses
c. Hearing protection
d. Hard Hat
Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:
e. Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
f. Fire Retardant clothing
g. Acid PPE
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Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy.
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Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.
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Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations.
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Maintain a clean and safe work area.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
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Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas.
HUMAN RESOURCES:
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Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct.
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Keeping oneself informed through your company email account.
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Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein.
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Abiding by all security procedures.
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Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information.
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Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Manufacturing Job Roles in Kentucky
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in KentuckyManufacturing Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor visas in Kentucky?
Major Kentucky manufacturers sponsoring visas include Toyota Motor Manufacturing, GE Appliances, Ford Motor Company, and Dow Chemical. Aerospace companies like Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems also sponsor engineering roles. These companies typically sponsor H-1B visas for engineering positions and occasionally L-1 visas for intracompany transfers from international facilities.
Which cities in Kentucky have the most manufacturing sponsorship jobs?
Louisville leads with automotive and appliance manufacturing, followed by Lexington with its growing aerospace sector. Bowling Green offers opportunities with GM's Corvette plant and related suppliers. Henderson and Owensboro also provide options in chemical manufacturing and specialty production facilities that sponsor international workers.
How to find manufacturing visa sponsorship jobs in Kentucky?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Kentucky manufacturing roles that offer visa sponsorship. Filter by location to focus on Louisville, Lexington, or Bowling Green based on your preferred manufacturing sector. The platform shows which Kentucky employers have previously sponsored visas, helping you target companies with established sponsorship programs.
What visa types are most common for manufacturing roles in Kentucky?
H-1B visas dominate for engineering positions in automotive, aerospace, and chemical manufacturing. L-1 visas are used when international manufacturers transfer employees to Kentucky facilities. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican engineers, while O-1 visas occasionally apply for workers with extraordinary abilities in advanced manufacturing technologies.
Are there industry-specific considerations for manufacturing sponsorship in Kentucky?
Kentucky's automotive cluster creates concentrated demand for mechanical and industrial engineers, increasing sponsorship opportunities. The state's prevailing wage rates are typically lower than coastal areas, which can help employers justify H-1B sponsorship costs. University of Kentucky and University of Louisville engineering programs also create pathways through OPT to H-1B sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing jobs in Kentucky?
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.