Pipefitter - Plumbing & Piping

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI

About the role

Join our manufacturing team and be part of a culture dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. This position has a strong focus on plumbing-related work and is a great opportunity for individuals who are early in their skilled trades career and looking to continue building their plumbing and pipefitting skills. Candidates with foundational plumbing, piping, mechanical, or related hands-on experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform Plumbing and Pipefitting tasks including drain blocks, fixture replacement or repair, pipe replacement, pipe fitting project work to customers requests and expectations, utility pipe replacement or repair (water, compressed air, gas, etc.).
• Install and maintain plumbing fixtures.
• Repair radiators, unit heaters, heat exchangers, and oil coolers.
• Install and repair downspouts and drains.
• Work from drawings, diagrams, and specifications.
• Cut, thread, form and install piping, fixtures, valves, gauges, meters, etc. in accordance with requirements and standard practices.
• Perform miscellaneous welding as required (not including pressure vessel or structural steel welding).
• Bore holes through cement, wood, sheet metal walls, floors, roofs, as necessary to run pipe using tools such as core drill, hammer drill, etc.
• Make and install brackets and hangers as necessary to install pipe.
• Use tools such as hand saw, rollers, and all necessary metal forming tools.
• Use Computerized Maintenance Management software to create work notifications, look-up and order parts, print work orders, and enter time confirmations.
• Perform given tasks within skill assessments of position while exercising safety for oneself and others.
• Required to be an active participant on the Kohler Company Fire Brigade, responding to plant fires.
• Have or will obtain the Cross Connection testing certificate.

Working conditions include a heavy industrial environment, including exposure to heat, cold, dust, dirt, coolants, oils, noise, heights, and confined spaces.

Requirements

• 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.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to meet Kohler Company’s MVR Guidelines and maintain good standing.
• Must complete a written technical skills knowledge evaluation and receive a passing score on the STM (Standard Model Timing) assessment.
• Must provide own tools.

Physical Capability

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including bending, lifting, and pushing weight.

Screening

• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

Additional Requirements

• Consistent attendance and work performance.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $28.66.

Schedule

1st Shift, 6:30AM – 2:48PM

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.