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Competitive Compensation: Starting at $32.00 per hour with shift

differential pay increase at $.90 per hour.

Shift:2:00pm-10:30pm

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, AZ, location, where you can develop your

skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and

gracious world.

As a Automation Process Technician II for Kohler Co., you will be an ambassador of the Kohler brand and the Vikrell product line. In this role, you will troubleshoot scrap and rework, monitor ACS, robotics, press and tooling. You will work with associated control systems throughout the plant. The Automation Technician I – Process have a minimum of two years’ experience tooling, quality, maintenance production or other related area and are willing to learn and adapt to Company needs.

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities

+ Troubleshoot scrap and rework

+ Monitor the automation cell including ACS and robotics. Make adjustments as needed to optimize production.

+ Monitor the molding operations to ensure the press and tooling is performing at proper specification levels.

+ Maintain proper temperature ranges for the tooling by using the die temperature control system.

+ Perform and authorize any parameter changes needed for each press assigned.

+ Create any deviations needed and communicate to production management so changes can be implemented.

+ Troubleshoot and assist any issues related to the installed tooling.

+ Coordinate support from the maintenance or engineering teams as needed.

+ Maintain documentation and log for deviations or parameter changes.

+ Work closely and coordinate with the Production, Scheduling and Purchasing teams on all project-related support responsibilities and activities

+ Adhere to safety and 5s plant culture

+ Perform other plant support as directed by the supervisor.

+ Maintain training on all applicable SOPs, LOPs, policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For

As an Automation Technician for Kohler Co., you will be an ambassador of the

Kohler brand and the Vikrell product line. In this role, you will maintain and

troubleshoot robotic equipment and associate control systems throughout the

plant. Experience with Fanuc robots and Allen Bradley PLC is required. The

Automation Technician also contributes to plant-wide controls support of

PLC’s, VFD’s calibrations and safety control systems. You will be an ideal

candidate if you are an experienced automation controls or robotic

professional and are willing to learn and adapt to company needs.

**Ready to make a bold impact?** Here’s the qualifications we are looking for:

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required. Previous experience (3+ years)

with the installation, frequency, drive, and troubleshooting of electrical

systems. Have previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing

environment.

• A strong work ethic that includes the ability to work 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts

while sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting.

• Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or

without reasonable accommodation.

• A willingness to help with activities that may be outside of your job scope,

especially as plant operations transition from the construction/set-up

phase to the final “go-live” phase.

• The flexibility to change shifts as the plant moves into future phases of

production and operability.

• Employment will be subject to a demonstrated maintenance competency

via a standardized knowledge check.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree in Electro-Mechanical technology or similar field of

study.

• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• A natural ability for problem-solving and continuous improvement in the

areas of safety, quality, and productivity

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please [email protected]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.