Automation Technician-Nights

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.

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. 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
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 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.

Key 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.
Safety Compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively for manufacturing production processes.
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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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.