Automation Process Technician II 3rd Shift(10:00pm 6:30am)

Job description

**Location: Onsite – Casa Grande, AZ**

**Competitive Compensation: Starting at $32.00 per hour with shift**
**differential pay increase at $1.50 per hour.**
**Shift:10:00pm-6:30AM**

**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.

As a Automation Process Technician II for Kohler Co., you will be an ambassador of the Kohler brand and the Vikrell product line.

In this role, you will troubleshoot scrap and rework, monitor ACS, robotics, press and tooling.

You will work with associated control systems throughout the plant.

The Automation Technician I – Process have a minimum of two years’ experience tooling, quality, maintenance production or other related area and are willing to learn and adapt to Company needs.

**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

**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 preferred.

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 contactkohlerjobs@kohler.com.

Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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