Mechanic, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Overview

Location:

Onsite – Kohler, WI

Competitive Compensation: $32.07 per hour, plus $1.50 shift premium

Shift: 3 C (4 days on, 4 days off)

6:30 PM - 6:48 AM

Opportunity

Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? At Kohler Co., we believe in empowering our employees to make a difference. Join our manufacturing team and be part of a culture dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for growth and advancement within our Kohler, WI, location, where you can develop your skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and gracious world.

We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team! This position will be based at our Kohler, Wisconsin location. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality cast iron products.

• Perform general maintenance and preventive maintenance work on all machines and equipment to keep them in good working condition.
• Replace bearings, shafts, gears, etc.
• Repair a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic valves and controls, pressure regulators, pumps, tools, etc.
• Assist in solving excessive tooling or machine problems in production equipment, which may include the proficient operation of machines, incidental to troubleshooting those machines.
• Adjust, align, patch or replace drives, conveyors, etc.
• Inspect and repair all hoists, cables, hooks, shafts, packing and valves on air hoist, and sheaves on electric hoist.
• Perform all required preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on specified machinery and equipment.
• Perform a variety of bench work jobs.
• Clean up oil and grease around machines.
• Change air filters on machines.
• Check and control proper oil level in all production equipment. Change as required.
• Apply lubrication to equipment as required on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
• Clean, maintain and secure company tools and work areas.
• Properly use chains and slings based on load capacity.
• Proficiently operate a wide variety of tools and equipment, e.g., hand tools, socket sets, wrenches, chain hoists, hydraulic jacks and cranes, hi-lifts, pneumatic wrenches, micrometers, Vernier calipers, levels, drill presses, grinders, etc. Able to read, interpret and use blueprints, drawings, sketches, and measurements.
• Be capable of using Computerized Maintenance Management software to create work notifications, look-up and order parts, print work orders, and enter time confirmations.

• Health insurance with premiums as low as $20 per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance starting on Day 1.
• 401k plan with company match and voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance.
• Up to 10 paid holidays annually after 60 days and up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year.
• Discounts on Kohler products.
• Tuition assistance for advanced education.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.

• High School diploma/GED required
• Must complete a written technical skills knowledge review and receive a passing score on the STM (Standard Timing Model) assessment.
• Must be able to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship.
• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must be capable of operating a fork truck.
• Must provide own tools.
• Technical diploma is desired.

• Physical Capability:
  Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including but not limited to bending, lifting, and pushing weight.
• Screening:
  Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
• Reliability:
  Consistent attendance and work performance.
• Safety Compliance:
  Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The hourly rate for this position is $32.07.

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