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Missouri's manufacturing sector offers significant visa sponsorship opportunities, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and food processing. Major employers like Boeing in St. Louis, General Motors in Wentzville, and Cargill across multiple locations actively sponsor international talent for engineering, operations, and technical roles.
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Class II AHU Fabricator – 2nd Shift
Location: Albany, MO
Shift: 2nd Shift | Full-Time
Pay: $21.50 + $3.00 Shift Premium for 2nd Shift
About us
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
At Johnson Controls Inc. (Albany Plant), we build custom high quality, commercial air handling units (AHU) from sheet metal. We are hiring for Class II AHU Fabricators on our 2nd shift team!
What You Will Do
- Ensure hardware and components match Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Install components securely and ensure proper fit and alignment according to the Spec Sheet
- Prepare product to be painted and shipped
- Install hardware and custom parts into assembly per specification for HVAC Units
- Identify proper parts to complete assemblies by reading specification sheets and blueprints
- Utilize rivet gun, air gun, knife, welding and other hand tools to perform duties
- Operate bridge crane or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area
- Perform preventative maintenance and make minor machine repairs as needed
- Responsible for adhering to a production schedule, ensuring that all parts are properly fitted, aligned, and secured and ensuring that safety standards are always met
Job Requirements
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints and build plans preferred
- Previous experience in an industrial setting a plus!
Benefits You’ll Receive
- On the Job Training
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company match
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Plus, other optional benefits such as: Pet insurance, ID Theft, legal support and more!
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Language Ability
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language – this includes simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos (i.e. safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shop-floor paperwork, and procedure manuals)
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Math Ability
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to compute rate and percent and interpret bar graphs
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Computer Skills
- Basic computers skills required
Certificates & Licenses
- Operating a fork truck is a preferred function
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
HPT
Must actively participate in all high-performance team activities.
Hourly Hiring Range
$21.50 - $24.50 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION OUTLINES THE MOST SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS PERFORMED BUT MAY INCLUDE OTHER SIMILAR FUNCTIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED.
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor visas in Missouri?
Boeing leads visa sponsorship in Missouri's aerospace sector from its St. Louis facilities, while General Motors sponsors engineers and technical specialists at its Wentzville assembly plant. Cargill, Emerson Electric, and Monsanto (now part of Bayer) also regularly sponsor H-1B visa and other work visas for manufacturing roles across Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas.
Which cities in Missouri have the most manufacturing sponsorship jobs?
St. Louis dominates manufacturing visa sponsorship with aerospace giants like Boeing and established chemical companies. Kansas City follows with food processing and automotive suppliers, while Springfield and Columbia offer opportunities in specialized manufacturing. The I-70 corridor between St. Louis and Kansas City contains the highest concentration of sponsoring manufacturers.
How to find manufacturing visa sponsorship jobs in Missouri?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international candidates with Missouri manufacturers actively sponsoring work visas. The platform filters specifically for companies with proven sponsorship history in aerospace, automotive, food processing, and chemical manufacturing throughout St. Louis, Kansas City, and other Missouri industrial centers, showing only positions where visa support is confirmed.
What visa types are most common for manufacturing roles in Missouri?
H-1B visas dominate for engineering positions at Boeing, General Motors, and chemical manufacturers, requiring bachelor's degrees in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering. L-1 visas are common for international transfers to Missouri facilities. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican engineers, while O-1 visas occasionally appear for specialized research roles in advanced manufacturing.
What makes Missouri manufacturing visa sponsorship unique?
Missouri's aerospace concentration creates specialized demand for aeronautical engineers and manufacturing specialists that other states lack. The state's central location and lower cost of living compared to coastal manufacturing hubs make visa sponsorship more attractive to employers. University partnerships with Missouri S&T and Washington University provide research connections that enhance visa petition strength.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing jobs in Missouri?
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.