Manufacturing Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas is one of the most active states for manufacturing technician visa sponsorship, with major employers like Samsung, Tesla, and Flex operating large facilities in Austin, Houston, and the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor. The state's semiconductor, aerospace, and energy manufacturing sectors regularly hire internationally, making it a strong destination for skilled technicians seeking U.S. work authorization.
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Guardian Glass is looking for motivated Manufacturing Operators with a passion for safety to join our team in Corsicana, TX! Manufacturing Operators are responsible for operating, monitoring, and optimizing automated float glass manufacturing equipment and processes to meet production targets, ensure product quality, and maintain equipment reliability and safety. Works closely with maintenance, process engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and document performance.
Rotating 12-hr shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Competitive pay starting at $20 - $25 per hour based on experience.
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Receive $500 upon hire and an additional $500 after 6 months of continuous employment.
OUR TEAM
This role can work in any area of the facility, including float, coater, off-line cutting, tempering or warehouse departments. At Guardian Glass, a Guardian Industries company, we make high-performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings. We are a tobacco free environment. There is no tobacco use on premise including the parking lot.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Operate and monitor automated float glass production lines (glass melting, forming, annealing lehr, cutting, edging, washing, and packaging).
- Start up and shut down equipment per procedures; perform line changeovers and product grade changes.
- Monitor process parameters (temperatures, conveyor speeds, atmosphere, level controls) and adjust controls to maintain product specifications and stable throughput.
- Inspect glass for visual/functional defects and take immediate corrective actions; segregate nonconforming product and notify quality/engineering.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks and basic mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting; coordinate complex repairs with maintenance team.
- Execute equipment reliability activities (daily checks, lubrication, filter changes, alignment checks) and report abnormal trends.
- Follow and contribute to continuous improvement efforts (root cause analysis, Kaizen events, SPC, OEE improvement) to reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle time.
- Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and quality records (shift logs, defect logs, downtime reasons, production counts).
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory policies; use PPE and follow lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined-space procedures as required.
- Train and mentor junior operators; participate in shift handovers and cross-functional meetings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience navigating through electrical schematics to troubleshoot issues with equipment.
- Experience in 24 VDC and up to 480 VAC using DMM, Megger, and other electronic testing equipment.
- Experience in troubleshooting and installing electrical controls to include HMI, Allen Bradley HIM programming, PLC logic, Kinetix 5000 programming.
- Experience in Precision maintenance utilizing laser alignment kits, dial indicators, and torque wrenches.
- Experience in troubleshooting motors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
- 2 years or more of industrial maintenance experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years experience in automated manufacturing or heavy process industries; experience in float glass or glass manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Certification or coursework in PLC programming, instrumentation, or industrial electrical systems.
- Experience with continuous process control systems, advanced diagnostics, or predictive maintenance tools.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, basic electrical and pneumatic systems, PID loop control, and common industrial sensors/instruments.
- Demonstrated ability to read process drawings, electrical schematics, and standard operating procedures.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You'll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world's most iconic projects.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
INTRODUCTION
Guardian Glass is looking for motivated Manufacturing Operators with a passion for safety to join our team in Corsicana, TX! Manufacturing Operators are responsible for operating, monitoring, and optimizing automated float glass manufacturing equipment and processes to meet production targets, ensure product quality, and maintain equipment reliability and safety. Works closely with maintenance, process engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and document performance.
Rotating 12-hr shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Competitive pay starting at $20 - $25 per hour based on experience.
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Receive $500 upon hire and an additional $500 after 6 months of continuous employment.
OUR TEAM
This role can work in any area of the facility, including float, coater, off-line cutting, tempering or warehouse departments. At Guardian Glass, a Guardian Industries company, we make high-performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings. We are a tobacco free environment. There is no tobacco use on premise including the parking lot.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Operate and monitor automated float glass production lines (glass melting, forming, annealing lehr, cutting, edging, washing, and packaging).
- Start up and shut down equipment per procedures; perform line changeovers and product grade changes.
- Monitor process parameters (temperatures, conveyor speeds, atmosphere, level controls) and adjust controls to maintain product specifications and stable throughput.
- Inspect glass for visual/functional defects and take immediate corrective actions; segregate nonconforming product and notify quality/engineering.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks and basic mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting; coordinate complex repairs with maintenance team.
- Execute equipment reliability activities (daily checks, lubrication, filter changes, alignment checks) and report abnormal trends.
- Follow and contribute to continuous improvement efforts (root cause analysis, Kaizen events, SPC, OEE improvement) to reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle time.
- Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and quality records (shift logs, defect logs, downtime reasons, production counts).
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory policies; use PPE and follow lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined-space procedures as required.
- Train and mentor junior operators; participate in shift handovers and cross-functional meetings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience navigating through electrical schematics to troubleshoot issues with equipment.
- Experience in 24 VDC and up to 480 VAC using DMM, Megger, and other electronic testing equipment.
- Experience in troubleshooting and installing electrical controls to include HMI, Allen Bradley HIM programming, PLC logic, Kinetix 5000 programming.
- Experience in Precision maintenance utilizing laser alignment kits, dial indicators, and torque wrenches.
- Experience in troubleshooting motors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
- 2 years or more of industrial maintenance experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years experience in automated manufacturing or heavy process industries; experience in float glass or glass manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Certification or coursework in PLC programming, instrumentation, or industrial electrical systems.
- Experience with continuous process control systems, advanced diagnostics, or predictive maintenance tools.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, basic electrical and pneumatic systems, PID loop control, and common industrial sensors/instruments.
- Demonstrated ability to read process drawings, electrical schematics, and standard operating procedures.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You'll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world's most iconic projects.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing technicians in Texas?
Several large manufacturers in Texas have a documented history of sponsoring work visas for technicians. Samsung's semiconductor fab in Taylor, Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, Flex's operations in the DFW area, and Raytheon's facilities in McKinney and El Paso are among the notable employers. Medical device manufacturers like Abbott and Boston Scientific also sponsor technicians at their Texas facilities. Sponsorship availability varies by role, facility, and hiring cycle.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing technician roles in Texas?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for manufacturing technicians in Texas, but it requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field is generally required. Some technician roles in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, or precision engineering meet this standard. The TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals for qualifying engineering and technical roles under USMCA.
Which cities in Texas have the most manufacturing technician sponsorship jobs?
Austin leads due to its semiconductor and electronics manufacturing growth, anchored by Samsung's Taylor fab and Tesla's Gigafactory. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro has a dense concentration of aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturers including Raytheon, L3Harris, and Flex. Houston remains strong in energy-adjacent manufacturing and industrial equipment. San Antonio has growing advanced manufacturing activity tied to Toyota's North American truck plant and military aerospace contractors.
How to find manufacturing technician visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. You can filter by state and job category to browse manufacturing technician positions in Texas from employers with a history of sponsoring work visas. This removes the guesswork of identifying which companies are open to sponsoring, which is one of the most time-consuming parts of the search for technicians targeting Texas facilities.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for manufacturing technicians in Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects prevailing wage comparisons employers must meet under Department of Labor requirements for H-1B visa sponsorship. The state's strong university pipeline, including programs at UT Austin, Texas A&M, and UT Dallas, means employers are familiar with sponsoring international graduates into technical roles. Texas's semiconductor and aerospace industry growth has also increased the volume of employers actively petitioning for technician-level positions in recent years.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing technician jobs in Texas?
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.