Youth Apprentice - Maintenance & Reliability

Kohler Co. • Kohler, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical and analytical assistance in the development of preventive maintenance programs, spare parts development, and provide other routine technical services so as to achieve maximum maintenance effectiveness.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited high school technical education program with an emphasis in reliability, working towards graduation.
• Frequent bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 40 pounds or more.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Compile spare parts list for various state of the art machines and production equipment throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Write preventive maintenance procedures for various machines and production equipment throughout the manufacturing facility to ensure the equipment continues to perform in top condition throughout its useful life.
• Familiarize himself/herself with the machine and process it performs be inspection and review of manuals and drawings.
• Frequent contact with project engineers, maintenance personnel, machine manufacturers, and suppliers to understand the equipment and work hand in hand to accomplish goals.
• Learn all aspects of mechanical components used on manufacturing machines.
• Become familiar with machine drawings.
• Provide all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Maintain work area: e.g., clean-up and keep materials and equipment in clean working condition, clean as required and at the end of each shift.
• Assist co-workers as required.
• Report any equipment abnormalities.
• Take initiative to address all process and equipment malfunctions and problems.
• Maintain knowledge of and follow all safety regulations in effect.
• Engage in learning activity to upgrade skill sets, both interpersonal and technical.
• Acknowledge responsibility to the global community (cultural, economic, environmental, and political)
• Practice environmental sensitivity in profession – sustainability.
• Perform all duties as assigned by mentor, and or supervision.
• Participate as member of team to accomplish goals. Communicate; resolve conflicts at the lowest possible level.
• Cooperate, collaborate, and effectively utilize cross-functional resources.
• Interact with other teams to accomplish goals.
• Communicate, provide feedback, and use collaborative decision-making.

Benefits

• We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED