Mechanical Maintenance Technician - KOHLER

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Casa Grande, AZ
Opportunity
We are growing! Kohler has opened a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility on 200 acres in the industrial corridor of Casa Grande, AZ.  We are looking for passionate talent to join our manufacturing operations team.  This role will work fully onsite.  Some travel, for training purposes, may be required during the construction and start-up phases of the facility.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary with annual merit increases. Starting pay-$33.75
- Wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, and maternity/parental leave
- 401(k) savings plan
- Company-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of service
- Career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts

Skills/Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician works 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.  You will be an ideal candidate if you are an experienced Maintenance professional and are willing to learn and adapt to new and changing processes and environments.

Your Job Duties:

- Perform general maintenance and work on all machines and equipment
- Perform mechanical repairs to all machines and equipment, e.g., alignment of machine spindles, slides, and ways
- Replace bearings, shafts, gears, etc.
- Conduct repairs on a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic valves and controls, pressure regulators, pumps, tools, etc.
- Assist in solving machine problems in production equipment, which may include the proficient operation of machines, incidental to troubleshooting those machines
- Adjust, align, patch, or replace drives, conveyors, etc.
- Inspect and repair all hoists, cables, hooks, shafts, packing and valves on air hoist, and sheaves on electric hoist
- Perform all required preventative and predictive maintenance procedures on machinery and equipment within assigned work areas
- Proficiently utilize a wide variety of tools and instrumentation including but not limited to, hand tools, power tools, personal computers, vibration analyzers and laser measurement equipment

What You’ll Need to Bring to the Table:

- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma/GED equivalent required
- A strong work ethic that includes the ability to work 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts while sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting
- Ability to communicate effectively for manufacturing production processes
- Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
- 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 drug screen and background check
- Employment will be subject to a demonstrated maintenance competency via a standardized knowledge check

It’s a Bonus if You Also Have:

- An associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Automated Manufacturing Systems, or similar field of study
- A certification in Automated Industrial Technology or similar accredited program
- Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- A natural ability for problem-solving and continuous improvement in the areas 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

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