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Maintenance II (Tool Maker)

_Work Mode: Onsite_

**Competitive Compensation:** $32.00 an hour.

**Shifts Needed** :

+ Monday - Friday 6:00am - 3:00pm

Opportunity

Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? Kohler Co. Maintenace teams are hiring! We’re looking for passionate individuals to join a culture dedicated to safety and innovation, with opportunities for advancement within our Sheridan location.

We are looking for Tool Maker. This position will be based at our Sheridan, AR location, where we specialize in manufacturing high-quality kitchen and bathroom products, including faucets, sinks, showers, and lighting.

Basic Functions

Design, Build, Maintain, and Repair production fixtures, quality fixtures, automation fixtures, small autonomous production assembly machinery, safety guarding/fixturing and custom replacement parts.

Crafting Excellence: Your Specific Responsibilities

+ Design, Build, Maintain, Troubleshoot, and Repair production fixtures including, but not limited to, drawing, determining engineering requirements, working with internal customers to determine requirements/outcomes, costing, working with vendors for services/components, precision machining, fabrication, assembly, and adjustments as needed.

+ Design, Build, Maintain, Troubleshoot, and Repair quality fixtures including, but not limited to, drawing, determining engineering requirements, working with internal customers to determine requirements/outcomes, costing, working with vendors for services/components, precision machining, fabrication, assembly, and adjustments as needed

+ Design, Build, Maintain, Troubleshoot, and Repair automation fixtures including, but not limited to, drawing, determining engineering requirements, working with internal customers to determine requirements/outcomes, costing, working with vendors for services/components, precision machining, fabrication, assembly, and adjustments as needed.

+ Design, Build, Maintain, and Repair custom replacement parts including, but not limited to, drawing, determining requirements, working with internal customers to determine requirements/outcomes, costing, working with vendors for services/components, precision machining, fabrication, assembly, and adjustments as needed.

+ Design, Build, Maintain, Troubleshoot, and Repair safety guarding/fixturing including, but not limited to, drawing, determining engineering requirements, working with internal customers to determine requirements/outcomes, costing, working with vendors for services/components, precision machining, fabrication, assembly, and adjustments as needed.

+ Work proficiently in a .001” tolerance environment on a daily basis and have the ability to work in a .0005” environment as required. Adapt to working with varying tolerances dependent on the project requirements and function.

+ Welding and fabricating various materials as required for fixtures, and safety guarding.

+ Read and use precision measuring and setup tools (to 0.0001” precision) including, but not limited to: dial calipers, indicators, gauges, sine tables, dividing heads, and micrometers.

+ Maintain records and design information on specific equipment, where required, to include, but not limited to designs made to fabricate projects, dates, repairs made, time required to make repairs, and material lists for projects.

+ Proficiency working to specified requirements, as indicated by part and or tooling prints, written and or oral instructions, and input from team collaboration, with limited supervision or guidance.

+ Follows safety and/or plant requirements, rules, policies, etc.Insures safe and proper working condition of tool room equipment and tools.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

+ Health insurance with premiums as low as $20 per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance on Day 1.

+ 401k plan with company match and voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance.

+ Pension Plan.

+ 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

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Associate’s responsibilities include the following:

+ Work in compliance with OHSA acts and regulations

+ Use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed by the employer

+ Report workplace hazards and dangers

+ Work in a manner as required by the employer and use the prescribed safety equipment

Associates have the following three basic rights:

+ Right to refuse unsafe work

+ Right to participate in the workplace health and safety activities through Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) or as a worker health and safety representative

+ Right to know or the right to be informed about actual and potential dangers in the workplace

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships:

+ Reports to Manager-Facilities, Maintenance, and Grounds

Organization Relationships:

+ Frequent contact with manufacturing associates and Team Leaders.

+ Frequent collaboration on projects with engineering, quality, and management.

+ Frequent contact with accounting and engineering regarding projected tooling expenses

External Business Relationships:

1. Projects will require frequent contact with outside vendors.

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

Key Qualifications

+ Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship.

+ Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.

+ Must be at least 18 years old.

+ 5 or more years of Die and Fixture design, build, and repair experience working in a precision toolroom.

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent.

+ Proficiency in drawing, reading, and interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings.

+ Proficiency with all tool room equipment and tooling.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the Following Equipment:

+ Mills

+ Lathe

+ CNC Machines

+ Waterjet

Experience with CNC Programming, CAD, and Welding (Stick/MIG/TIG)

Additional Requirements

+ **Physical Capability:** Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 35 pounds or more.

+ **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._

_The hourly range for this position is $32.00. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k. 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._

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 contact [email protected] . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.