Automation Process Technician II

Automation Process Technician II

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

Shift: 2nd - 2:00pm - 10:30pm, Monday - Friday

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.

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.