Herman Iron Foundry Operator

Company: KOHLER
Location: Kohler
Posted on: December 31, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Herman Iron Foundry Operator Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI Competitive Compensation: $26.55 per hour Shift: 1st Shift: 5:00AM – 1:18PM plus overtime 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 Herman Pattern Loop 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. Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities - Blow off wipe down patterns as required. Spray pattern with release agent. - Operate core setting robot. - Assist with pattern changes. - Operate hoist and Crane as well as perform safety check sheet. - Keep all patterns clean of any sticking or loose sand. - Operate PIV as well as perform check list - Communicate with operator and supervisor on hole changes, stickers, pattern changes. - Wear required P.P.E. - Follow LO/TO - Check chang and maintain day codes on all patterns - Check Sprue Formers go / no-go gauge - Attend tier one meetings 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 starting on Day 1. - 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. Ready to make a bold impact? Here's the qualifications we are looking for: Skills/Requirements - 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 preferred. - 1 year of manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse experience preferred. Additional Requirements - Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including but not limited to 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. CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? 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. 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 kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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