Quality Technician I

Quality Technician I 

Location: Onsite – Casa Grande, AZ

Competitive Compensation:   $27 per hour with shift differential pay increase at $0.90 per hour. 
 

Shift: 1st Shift, 6am-2:30pm.  This position also rotates between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift every 3 months.
 
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, Casa Grande location, where you can develop your skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and gracious world. 

We are seeking a Molding Operator to join our Casa Grande team. As a Quality Technician for Kohler Co., you will be an ambassador of the Kohler brand and the Vikrell product line.  The Quality Technician ensures that Kohler Vikrell® products are manufactured in accordance with established function, design, and other quality and technical specifications.  In this role you will regularly perform qualification and functional testing of new Vikrell® products.  You will work 8-hour shifts for 5 days and work will include sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting.  This position also rotates between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift every 3 months. You will be an ideal candidate if you are an experienced Quality Technician and are willing to learn and adapt to new and changing processes and environments.

 
Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities:

• Perform selective and assigned inspections and performance tests to determine that established methods and product standards are being met.
• Analyze and report deviations from established quality standards.
• Assist in establishing quality control inspection procedures and recommend action in this area.
• Analyze Vikrell® performance and determine causes of poor performance, report results to management verbally and in writing.
• Record test results in the appropriate special project files and worksheets, maintaining project number integrity.
• Maintain test equipment; calibrate gauges and meters as required and documents results
  Perform special assignments as directed.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities of inspection, audit, and testing processes
  Maintains workplace in a safe, neat, and orderly manner.

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

• Health insurance with low monthly premiums  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.
• Company-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of service
• Up to 12 paid holidays annually and up to 2 weeks 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: 

Key Qualifications   

• Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship.
• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of general quality standards and of basic manufacturing operating methods, so that a continuous, concerted effort can be made toward maintaining product standards.
• Must be familiar with general office computer programs and have proficiency with Microsoft office.
• Previous experience using SAP software is preferred.
• Previous experience with a strong work ethic that includes the ability to work 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts while sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting.
• The flexibility to change shifts as the plant moves into future phases of production and operability.
• A positive, adaptable, hard-working, and patient mindset.
• A willingness to help with activities that may be outside of your job scope, especially as plant operations transition from the construction/set-up phase to the final “go-live” phase.
• Preferred experience includes prior work as a Quality Technician or in Quality Assurance, experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment, and hands‑on experience with problem solving and applied statistical methods.
  
  

Additional Requirements 

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 35 pounds occasionally. Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.  

• Reliability: Consistent attendance and work performance.  

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures.   

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The hourly range for this position is $27.00 hourly. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

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.