Iron Foundry Operator- Auto Pour Operator/Iron Hauler Skill Level 2

About the role

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI. 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. We are looking for an Autopour Operator/Iron Hauler to join our Cast Iron division. This position will be based at our Kohler, Wisconsin location. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality cast iron products. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties on the Autopour deck including but not limited to: pouring iron into tundish ladle, taking sample of iron from every ladle of iron poured, perform hot nozzle changes as needed, install stopper rod, and slagging the tundish ladle
• Filling inoculant bins
• Operate overhead metal carriers from the autopour to the alloy station, and to the melt to fill the ladles with iron before sending the ladle back to the autopour
• During downtime, responsible for housekeeping and any other tasks assigned by supervision

Benefits

• Health insurance with premiums as low as $20 per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance starting on Day 1
• 401k plan with company match and pension, plus 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
• Discounts on Kohler products
• Tuition assistance for advanced education
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship
• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: 1+ year of manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse experience
• Physical capability: Ability to perform essential duties including bending, lifting, and pushing weight (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check
• Reliability: Consistent attendance and work performance
• Safety compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $27.15.

Schedule

Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00AM – 2:18PM plus overtime; occasional mandatory overtime may be required as needed.