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.

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.

#LI-DNI

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 kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.