Welder

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI
Competitive Compensation: $27.02 - $35.30
Shift: 2W
Tues.12:00pm-8:48pm
Sat. 6:30am-2:48pm
Sun. 6:30am-6:48pm
 
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, WI, location, where you can develop your skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and gracious world.  Join vision into reality; join a hard-working team, bring your ideas to life, and put your unique skills into action to deliver exceptional quality.

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Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities

Understand, properly set up and proficiently operate a variety of welding equipment e.g. SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, Oxy-Acetylene cutting, Plazma cutting, Arc Carbon Arc cutting, power tools, shop equipment, etc.

Working from drawings, plant layouts, or verbal orders, perform a wide variety of fabrication assignments, operating a variety of power equipment and machinery.

Working knowledge of welding symbols with the ability to weld to the specifications defined by those symbols.

Weld to proper dimensions and to meet general test requirements.

Work from drawings, job layouts, and sketches.

Fit, position, and weld a variety of items e.g. frames, bases, hoppers, covers, hoods, pipes, production service equipment and machinery, etc.

Chip and grind welds as required.

Perform a variety of duties requiring a cutting torch.

Safely and effectively operate all shop fabrication equipment.

Understand different types of steel and various preheat requirements.

Be capable of using Computerized Maintenance Management software to create work notifications, look-up and order parts, print work orders, and enter time confirmations.

Preferred Qualifications

Mechanical proficiency and willingness to operate industrial machinery

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

$3,000 sign-on bonus 

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 Requirements:

18 years of age or older 

Ability to communicate effectively for manufacturing production processes 

Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation 

Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures 

Reliable attendance and work performance 

Successful completion of a drug screen and background check

High School diploma/GED required.

Required to achieve a passing score on technical skills test and hands-on assessment.

Must be capable of operating a forklift.

Must provide own tools.

Must pass State of Wisconsin structural welding certification, unlimited thickness, A-36 plate in all positions within 90-days of start date.

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

The salary range for this position is $27.02 - $35.30. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

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 [email protected].  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.