Machine Operator

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI 

Competitive Compensation: $26.82 - $27.92 

Shift: 1st Shift: 5:00AM – 1:18PM 
 

 
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, WI, 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 Iron Melt Operator to join our Cast Iron division. We offer a diverse array of growth opportunities within our manufacturing divisions. This position will be based at our Kohler, Wisconsin location. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality cast iron products. 

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities 

• Use of pneumatic chipping hammer and masonry/brick saw  

• Perform ladle patch/rebuild with misc. refractories, perform  

• Melt baghouse bag change out 

• Perform Auto-pour furnace chip/patch 

• Perform Melt furnace chip/patch 

• Melt furnace knockout and reline as needed 

• Yard Crane, HMC and Preheat operations 

• Scrap load check-in, after time duties will include slagging, charging, tapping melt furnaces as directed by Control Technician 

• Fork lift certification is required, etc.  

• Clean up duties will be assigned as needed by supervision.  

• PPE requirements are, but not limited to: 3.0 tinted safety glasses, slip off safety shoes with metatarsal guards, respirator, coveralls, etc.  

• Schedule reflects production lines. 

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. 

• 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. 

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

• Must be able to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship. 

• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes. 

• Must be at least 18 years old. 

• Preferred Qualifications 

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 

• 1+ year of manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse experience preferred. 

Additional Requirements  

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including but not limited to bending, lifting, and pushing weight. 

• Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check. 

• Reliability: Consistent attendance and work performance. 

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures.