Automation Technician-Nights (6pm-6:30am)

Location: Onsite – Casa Grande, AZ
Competitive Compensation: Starting at $30.00 per hour with shift
differential pay increase at $1.50 per hour.
Shift: Night Shift, 3-1-3 Rotating Schedule (on Fri, Sat & Sun. Off Mon.
On Tues, Wed & Thurs-then reverse), 6:00 PM - 6:30 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, AZ, location, where you can develop your
skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and
gracious world.

We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to work on a team of
associates, headed by a Maintenance Supervisor, to troubleshoot, repair,
maintain, and recondition machinery, mechanical, and/or electrical equipment.
The Maintenance team also conducts maintenance and repair activities for the
facility, including but not limited to building, grounds, lighting, plumbing, HVAC,
etc. Our Casa Grande location specializes in the production of high-quality
plumbing products and fixtures, ensuring top-notch standards and innovation
in every piece.

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities
• 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.
• 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.
  WORKING CONDITIONS - Heavy industrial environment, including, but
  not limited to exposure to heat, cold, dust, dirt, coolants, oils, noise,
  heights, and confined spaces.

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 contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.