Pattern Maker
Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI
Competitive Compensation: $28.66 per hour, plus $1.50 shift premium
Shift: 3rd Shift, 10:30PM – 6:48AM
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 talented Pattern Maker to join our Skilled Trades team! This position will be based at our Kohler, Wisconsin location. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality cast iron products.
Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities
Make all necessary pattern changes, rim changes, insert changes, and change pattern ID numbers, logos, etc.
Provide preventive and normal maintenance on all patterns and related equipment: e.g., sprue receivers, misc. wear pads and plates, etc.
Set-up and operate proficiently a variety of machines and equipment in the department. Be capable of using Computerized Maintenance Management software to create work notifications, look-up and order parts, print work orders, and enter time confirmations.
Must have sufficient knowledge of shop math to make calculations for shrinkage and draft allowance to maintain dimensions, contours, profiles, etc.
Must acquire and maintain PIV certification for safe transport of patterns, carriers, coreboxes, etc.
Ready to make a bold impact? Here's the qualifications we are looking for:
Skills/Requirements
Technical diploma in Auto Body, Collision Repair, Machining, Carpentry, or a related skilled trade.
Hands-on experience in auto body repair, carpentry, or machining, whether gained through professional work or side projects.
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 rate for this position is $28.66.
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 [email protected]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
