Manufacturing Operator Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Missouri
Missouri's manufacturing sector spans aerospace components in St. Louis, automotive parts in Kansas City, and food processing across the state, creating steady demand for skilled manufacturing operators. Companies like Boeing, General Motors, and Anheuser-Busch InBev have established operations here, and many actively sponsor international workers for production and assembly roles.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Manufacturing Manager - NEMA
Auto Punch Press Operator - (2nd Shift)
Essential Functions - Auto Press Operator Lamination
Auto Press Operators must be able to perform these functions in a manner that does not compromise their safety or the safety of coworkers. The auto press operator must be able to perform these tasks for a minimum of 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. If an employee is unable to perform these essential functions it is their responsibility to bring this to the attention of their supervisor, manager, or Human Resource Manager. In these situations, ABB will discuss and attempt to provide any reasonable accommodation that may be available.
Job Description
Lamination Auto Press Operator
Operators will be trained in all steps of the job.
Stretching exercises will be done at the beginning of every shift.
Supervisor will go over Job Safety Analysis sheets, safety checklist, personal protective equipment (PPE) and instructions on performing daily clean up.
Requirements
Always follow the Work Instructions
- Manual lifting requirements up to 50 pounds.
- Operator will be trained on all steps of the job.
- Operator will be trained on operating electric pallet truck.
- Must know where Emergency Stops are located for the press you are running.
- Must check Emergency Stops and light curtains to be working properly.
- Verify the Press Release Form (QFSL-A001) is located at the press and is signed by a supervisor before running the press. Note: This must be done with each order.
- Visually inspect parts for burrs, chips, slug marks, bent teeth and missing features.
- Always inspect a part before running on continuous.
- Flatness must be checked 3 times per coil. (back to back flatness check)
- Must verify inventory tags, coil #’s and blueprints match the work order.
- Match the part to the blueprint.
- Next you will be trained on how to feed the material through the straightner, feeder and up to the starting point in the die and slowly inch the material through the die.
- Always ensure the strip is receiving plenty of lubrication.
- Must keep an eye on the loop between the presses and scrap conveyor to be running.
- The operator will use an air wire twister to wire the stacks of lamination.
- At the end of the die run the operator will turn off the press, dereeler, straightner and the feeder.
- Must fill out a Red Tag for all Non Con material and move it to the Non Con area.
- Once the flywheel has stopped the operator will remove the end coil strip out of the die and save it to be sent to Tool Room with the die, then wipe all the oil off of the die and clean area thoroughly.
- Must work safely and pay attention to your surroundings and immediately report injuries, accidents and near misses to Supervisor.
- Ability to understand and follow all ABB safety policies, safety training and hazard communication information. This includes but is not limited to wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as: safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut resistant gloves, and safety sleeves when required.
- Lift and or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently grip with hands, turn, push, and bend, along with occasional reaching above shoulder level, and pulling.
- Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time and to keep up with the demanding pace of production.
- Possess the dexterity and hand-eye coordination to utilize various hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to complete a variety of complex task. Equipment includes but is not limited to: electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, pneumatic wire twisters, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and controls with knobs and buttons. The employee must also possess the ability to assist in performing press-line equipment set-up and clearing of die jams.
- Ability to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions. Ability to read, write, use a calculator. Must also have the ability to read and comprehend work orders, blueprints, inventory tags, and shipping labels.
- Ability to maintain regular work attendance, including arriving at work on time and remaining at work until the end of the schedules work day.
- Ability to work daily and weekend overtime, including overtime on short notice.
ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to: James Pence (2nd shift)
The work model for the role is: Onsite
Hourly pay range: $22.70-$28.59
(Shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift)
More about us:
ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing operators in Missouri?
Several large manufacturers in Missouri have a history of sponsoring work visas for production roles. Boeing and its suppliers in the St. Louis metro regularly file for skilled manufacturing workers. General Motors and Ford supplier facilities in the Kansas City area do the same. Large food and beverage producers like Anheuser-Busch InBev also appear in Department of Labor sponsorship records for operator-level positions.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing operator roles in Missouri?
The H-1B visa applies when a manufacturing operator role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, such as industrial or mechanical engineering. More practically, EB-3 immigrant visas are often used for skilled and semi-skilled production workers who don't meet H-1B degree thresholds. Some multinational manufacturers also use L-1 visas to transfer experienced operators from overseas facilities into Missouri plants.
How to find manufacturing operator visa sponsorship jobs in Missouri?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship status, so you can search manufacturing operator roles in Missouri without sorting through positions that don't sponsor. The platform pulls together openings from employers in St. Louis, Kansas City, and other Missouri manufacturing hubs. Filtering by role and state on Migrate Mate saves time compared to reviewing general job postings that rarely disclose sponsorship details upfront.
Which cities in Missouri have the most manufacturing operator sponsorship jobs?
St. Louis leads the state, anchored by aerospace manufacturing from Boeing and a dense network of automotive and defense suppliers. Kansas City is second, with a strong automotive assembly and food processing presence. Springfield and Joplin have smaller but active manufacturing bases in plastics and industrial equipment. Columbia occasionally sees openings tied to medical device and technology manufacturing operations.
What should international manufacturing operators know before applying to Missouri employers?
Missouri has no state-specific immigration requirements beyond federal rules, but manufacturing operator roles vary widely in how USCIS classifies them for visa purposes. Whether a position qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa depends on the specific duties and the employer's documentation, not just the job title. Operators with formal technical degrees or specialized certifications in areas like CNC machining or quality systems tend to have stronger sponsorship cases.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing operator 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.