Iron Melt Operator

Overview

Location:

Onsite – Kohler, WI

Competitive Compensation: $27.77 - $28.52, plus $1.50 per hour shift premium

Shift: 3rd Shift: 9:00 PM – 5:18 AM

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 a Iron Melt Operator to join our Cast Iron division. We offer a diverse array of growth opportunities within our manufacturing divisions. This position will be based at our Kohler, Wisconsin location. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality cast iron products.

• Use of pneumatic chipping hammer and masonry/brick saw
• Perform ladle patch/rebuild with misc. refractories
• Melt baghouse bag change out
• Perform Auto-pour furnace chip/patch
• Perform Melt furnace chip/patch
• Melt furnace knockout and reline as needed
• Yard Crane, HMC and Preheat operations
• Scrap load check-in; after time duties will include slagging, charging, tapping melt furnaces as directed by Control Technician
• Fork lift certification is required
• Clean up duties will be assigned as needed by supervision
• PPE requirements are, but not limited to: 3.0 tinted safety glasses, slip off safety shoes with metatarsal guards, respirator, coveralls
• Schedule reflects production lines

• 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.

• 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 or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Additional Requirements:
  
  Physical capability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation including bending, lifting, and pushing weight.
• Screening:
  Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
• Reliability:
  Consistent attendance and work performance.
• Safety Compliance:
  Follow all safety policies and procedures.

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

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The hourly range for this position is $27.77 - $28.52. The specific hourly rate 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 #Become More At Kohler  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  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.