Automation Technician-Nights (6pm-6am)
Location: Onsite-Casa Grande, AZ Competitive Compensation:Staring at $30.00 per hour. Shift: 2nd Shift,Monday-Friday, 6:00pm-6:30am 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. Provide support of robotic troubleshooting and change overs Provide trouble shooting of 24Volt control systems Provide operations support of PLC troubleshooting, instrumentation calibrations, and VFD trouble shooting as needed
Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the operator and management graphic displays for production information, faults, and related data
Maintain documentation standards when interacting with PLC control systems, electrical drawings, and SAP records
Work closely and coordinate with the Production, Scheduling and Purchasing teams on all project-related support responsibilities and activities
Assist Automation Engineering with control system projects
Attend technical seminars and training to learn and apply applicable innovative products and processes
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
WORKING CONDITIONS-Heavy industrial environment, including, but not limited to exposure to heat, cold, dust, dirt, coolants, oils, noise, heights and confined spaces.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 40 pounds or more.
Skills/Requirements
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 associated control systems throughout the plant. 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 aboldimpact? Here's the qualifications we are looking for: High school diploma/GED equivalent required, associate's degree in Mechatronics, Have previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment 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. Physical Capability:Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Additional Requirements:
-Must be at least 18 years of age.
-High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
-Previous experience (5 years) with the installation, frequency, drive, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
-A strong work ethic that includes the ability to work 8-,10-, or 12-hour shifts while sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting
-Ability to communicate effectively for manufacturing production processes.
-Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
-Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures.
-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 drug screen and background check.
-Employment will be subject to a demonstrated maintenance competency via a standardized knowledge check.
Preferred Qualifications
Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar field of study highly desired.
2+ years' experience with instrumentation and controls.
Experience with Fanuc robots and Allen Bradley PLC is required
Experience with electrical troubleshooting is highly desired
Demonstrated strong work ethic that includes the ability to work 8-,10-, or 12-hour shifts while sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting
The flexibility to change shifts as the plant moves into future phases of production and operability
A positive, adaptable, hard-working, and patient mindset
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
It's a Bonus if You are Also:
Have a natural ability to problem solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity
-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.
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.
Join us at Kohler Co. and take advantage of these benefits while building a career you can be proud of.
Key Qualifications
Safety Compliance:Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Effective Communication:Ability to communicate effectively for manufacturing productionprocesses.
Reliability:Consistent attendance and work performance.
Screening:Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old
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 kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
