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 leadership team. This role will be based at our Casa Grande facility and will work fully onsite. Some travel, for training purposes, may be required during the start-up phases of the facility.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with annual merit increases. Starting pay $35.00/HR
- 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
What We’re Looking For:
The Die Repair Technician performs general repairs and simple modifications to dies/molds, as directed. In this role, you will support plant improvement programs with regard to die/mold modifications and secondary fixtures construction. You will also perform all work in a skilled and safe manner. You will be an ideal candidate if you are enthusiastic and willing to learn die/mold repair techniques and the processes required for die/mold repair and fixtures fabrication.
Your Job Duties:
- Learn to use and work with hand tools such as die grinders, pencil grinders and sanders
- Learn to use and work with measurement devices such a calipers, micrometers, depth gages, angle gages, and scales, among others
- Occasionally perform TIG, MIG, Stick, and Oxy/Acetylene welding
- Support plant improvement programs with construction of secondary fixtures and other needed equipment
- Move dies/molds, separate die/mold cavity and core, and turn over dies/molds as needed and in a safe manner
- Work with other areas of management to implement engineering changes to parts/dies/molds
- Perform preventive maintenance on dies/molds
- Maintain records of work performed on dies/molds and fixtures
- Be knowledgeable of and continuously use the “buddy lift” method for moving all parts, including but not limited to awkward lifting circumstances
- Maintain good safety and housekeeping practices
- Perform other related duties, as instructed
- Complete training on all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Lean Operating Procedures (LOPs), policies, and procedures
What You’ll Need to Bring to the Table:
- Previous experience in Die/Mold making or repair
- A strong work ethic that includes the ability to work 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts while sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting
- The flexibility to change shifts as the plant moves into future phases of production and operability
- A positive, adaptable, hard-working, and patient mindset
- 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
It’s a Bonus if You Also:
- Have previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Have a natural ability to problem solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity