Maintenance Mechanic I

Created at: January 08, 2025 00:01

Company: KOHLER

Location: Union City, TN, 38261

Job Description:

 
 
Competitive Compensation: Starting at $26.10 per hour, with an additional $1.50 per hour for night shift.   
Shift:  Night Shift, 6pm-6am. Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with our 12-hour shift on a 2-2-3 rotation. 
 
 
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 warehouse team and be part of a culture dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for growth and advancement within our Union City 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 Maintenance Technician for our Glass Department. This position will be based at our Union City, TN location, where we specialize in manufacturing high-quality shower glass doors. 
Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities  
Responsible for performing routine and general maintenance and repairs of plant equipment as assigned by supervision. May work alone or with other departmental associates in the performance of assigned tasks. Associate should have knowledge and experience in the following areas:  
Carpentry, Welding, Cutting Torch, Pipefitting, Metal Working, Fabrication, Plumbing, Electrical, Machinist. 
Must perform quality work in sufficient quantity to meet requirements and assist in obtaining plant objectives. 
Support manufacturing and facilities by providing maintenance support for all machinery, equipment, systems and safety programs. 
Be aware of OSHA standards and follow safe work practices to avoid injury or accidents. 
Maintain a clean and organized work environment utilizing 5S methodology. 
Maintain and execute preventative maintenance (PM) schedule timely for equipment and facility. 
Enter, track and close out maintenance work orders via SAP system. 
Proficiently utilize a wide variety of electrical and mechanical test and calibration equipment. 
Industrial Electrical Wiring and Control (110 volt to 480 volt 3-phase) 
Troubleshooting/Problem solving skills with ability to read wiring, pneumatic, hydraulic drawings. 
Experience with PLC a plus. 
Effective, accurate and timely communication skills between shifts and when problems are detected. 
Frequent contact with outside vendors (such as electricians, mechanical contractors, parts vendors, etc.) 
Make recommendations on process improvements. 
Basic Computer Skills. 
Lockout tagout training is required (conducted at facility within 30 days of employment). 
Confined space training is required (conducted at facility within 30 days of employment). 
Forklift license training is required (conducted at facility within 30 days of employment). 
Works with Operations Leadership to acquire and install new equipment for capital projects. 
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.  
Discounts on Kohler products.  
Tuition assistance for advanced education.  
Opportunities for growth and career advancement.  
Key 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 Qualifications   
 
High School diploma or equivalent – associate’s degree or higher preferred.  
Novice computer skills. 
Experience with PLC controls is plus.  
Forklift license required (training provided).  
A minimum of 3 years of experience of Industrial Maintenance experience. 
Mechanical proficiency and willingness to operate industrial machinery.  
Must pass written Maintenance test.  
Be flexible in work hours and shifts – come in early or stay over for needed shift coverage. Must have tools. 
#LI-DNI 


See details

Back to jobs