Automation Technician

Automation Technician 

Location:  Casa Grande, AZ
Opportunity
We are growing! Kohler is opening 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.  This role will be based at our Casa Grande facility and will work fully onsite. 

What We Offer:


This position Starts at $30.00 per hour.

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


What We’re Looking For:

As an Automation Technician for Kohler Co., you will be an ambassador of the Kohler brand and the Vikrell product line.  In this role, you will maintain and troubleshoot robotic equipment and associated control systems throughout the plant.  The Automation Technician also contributes to plant-wide controls support of PLC’s, VFD’s calibrations and safety control systems.  You will be an ideal candidate if you are an experienced automation controls or robotic professional and are willing to learn and adapt to Company needs.

Your Job Duties:

Provide support of robotic troubleshooting and change overs

Provide trouble shooting of 24Volt control systems

Provide operations support of PLC troubleshooting, instrumentation calibrations, and VFD trouble shooting as needed

Develop and maintain the operator and management graphic displays for production information, faults, and related data

Maintain documentation standards when interacting with PLC control systems, electrical drawings, and SAP records

Work closely and coordinate with the Production, Scheduling and Purchasing teams on all project-related support responsibilities and activities

Assist Automation Engineering with control system projects

Attend technical seminars and training to learn and apply applicable innovative products and processes

Adhere to safety and 5s plant culture

Perform other plant support as directed by the supervisor.

Maintain training on all applicable SOPs, LOPs, policies and procedures

Skills/Requirements

What You’ll Need to Bring to the Table:

High school diploma/GED equivalent required; associate’s degree in Mechatronics,
Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar field of study highly desired

2+ years’ experience with instrumentation and controls

Experience with Fanuc robots and Allen Bradley PLC is required

Experience with electrical troubleshooting is highly desired

Demonstrated 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


It’s a Bonus if You Also:

Have previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Have a natural ability to problem solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity

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.