Team
Lead/Trainer I (Molding)
Location: Onsite – Casa Grande, AZ  
Competitive Compensation: Starting at $28.50 per hour with shift differential
pay increase at $1.50 per hour.  
Shift: 3rd Shift, Monday-Friday, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM  
Opportunity
We are
growing! Kohler has completed construction on a new 1 million-square-foot
manufacturing facility on 200 acres in the industrial corridor of Casa Grande,
AZ.  We are looking for passionate talent to join our team.  This
role will be based at our Casa Grande facility once it is open.  The role
will work fully onsite. 
What We Offer:
*Competitive salary with annual
merit increases
*Wide array of benefits, including
medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, and maternity/parental leave
*401(k) savings plan
*Company-funded pension plan with
vesting after 5 years of service
*Career advancement opportunities,
tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts
Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities  
As a
Team Leader (Molding) for Kohler Co., you will be an ambassador of the Kohler
brand and the Vikrell product line.  In this role, you will be responsible
for training all new Molding Operator associates on the essential functions of
the role.  You will function as a role model in safely, responsibly, and
efficiently performing the role, the quality inspection, lifting, packaging,
and stacking of Vikrell products, such as bathtubs, shower wall sets, and
shower floor pieces.  You will autonomously assign and perform
housekeeping & 5S work throughout every shift and direct your team members
to do the same.  You will work 8-hour shifts for 5 days and work will
include sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting.   You will
be an ideal candidate if you have a natural work ethic, sense of urgency and
enjoy training and creating a highly functioning team.
Additional Job Duties:
*Properly, effectively, and
enthusiastically train new Molding Operator associates on all essential
functions of the SMC Operator role.
*Constantly and consistently coach
and mentor less tenured Molding Operators
*Conduct daily placement and
direction of associates in the work area
*Ensure the automated
cut-and-stack robot is properly and accurately removing Sheet Molding *Compound (SMC) from the storage container box and stacking on the
appropriate section of equipment.
*Ensure that robot removes molded
SMC parts from the press within set time parameters
*Responsible for and on-call to
assist anytime the press or automation stops cycling
*Responsible for correctly and
efficiently setting up and maintaining bander/clip machines equipment.
*Ensure the correct Bill of
Materials (BoM) and labels match the production order
*Maintain the cleanliness of the
area mold cavity, keeping it free of all foreign material and residue and
ensuring that the press does not close on a foreign object.
*Conduct “deflashing”, as needed,
of molded parts and position those parts for transportation to next
operation.
*Inspect molded parts, mark
defects, record defect types on record sheet, and place required
identification on parts.
*Carry defective parts (scrap) to
the rework area and document, as required
*Complete required records and
reports including, but not limited to, keeping an accurate production
record on the quality of each molded part taken from the press.
*Ensure that all personnel are
clear of the press before activating it
*Maintain assigned hand tools such
as drills, sanders, files, etc.
*Assist in packaging and assembly
of molded parts
*Assemble cartons and their
components (Styrofoam, plastic caps, banders, etc.)
*Assist in ordering all necessary
direct material supplies from the warehouse
*Strive to attain and maintain
established standards of productivity, quality, safety, and good
housekeeping in your assigned area on every shift.
*Operate materials handling
equipment according to plant safety rules and regulations
*Exercise informal corrective
discipline in a positive and coaching manner, as needed
*Work in a safe and orderly manner
and practice good 5S and housekeeping at all times
*Relieve team members for lunch,
personal periods, and absenteeism
*Perform other related duties
consistent with the nature of the job, as directed by the Supervisor or
Management.
*Complete and maintain training on
all applicable SOPs, LOPs, policies and procedures.