Automation Process Technician II

Competitive Compensation: Starting at $32.50 per hour with shift differential pay increase at $.90 per hour.

Shift: 3rd - 10:00pm-6:30am, Monday pm - Saturday 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, Casa Grande location, where you can develop your skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and gracious world.

We are seeking a Automation Process Technician II to join our Casa Grande team, specializing in high-quality plumbing products and fixtures. 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.
• Automation Process Technicians must be able to operate power industrial equipment at times to accomplish their work responsibilities
  
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Health insurance with low premiums, 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.
• Pension Plan with vesting after 5 years of service.
• Discounts on Kohler products.
• Tuition assistance for advanced education.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
  
  
  

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.
• Experience with Fanuc robots and Allen Bradley PLC is preferred.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience is preferred, with experience in tooling, quality, maintenance, and/or production.
• Have previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical troubleshooting is preferred
• Have a natural ability to problem solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• A 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 .
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 40 pounds or more. Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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 range for this position is $32.50 hourly. 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.

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.