Created at: July 15, 2025 00:00
Company: KOHLER
Location: CASA GRANDE, AZ, 85122
Job Description:
Location: Onsite – Casa Grande, AZ
Competitive Compensation: Starting at $23.00 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 completed 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. The role will work fully onsite. 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, AZ, location, where you can develop your skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and gracious world.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with annual merit increases, base pay of $23.00 per hour plus a 3rd shift differential increase of $1.50.
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 Molding Operator 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 the quality inspection, lifting, packaging, and stacking of Vikrell products, such as bathtubs, shower wall sets, and shower floor pieces. As a Molding Operator, you are expected to safely, responsibly, and efficiently perform the essential job functions of the role. You will also perform assigned housekeeping & 5S work throughout every shift and encourage 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 being part of a highly functioning team.
Additional Job Duties
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.
As needed, assist in cleaning the mold cavity.
Conduct “deflashing”, as needed, of molded parts and position those parts for transportation to next operation.
Carry defective parts (scrap) to the rework area and document, as required.
Assemble cartons and their components (Styrofoam, plastic caps, banders, etc.)
Assist in packaging parts and in assembling packaging accessory items, as directed by Team Leader, Supervisor, or Management.
Comply with all plant safety policies, assigned housekeeping activities, and 5S duties throughout the plant.
Perform other related duties consistent with the nature of the job, as directed by the Team Leader, Supervisor, or Management.
Complete and maintain training on all applicable SOPs, LOPs, policies and procedures.