**Youth Apprentice, Maintenance Reliability**
_Work Mode: Onsite_
**Location:** Onsite at Kohler, WI
**Hourly Pay:** $15
**Part-Time** : Flexible 1st Shift, 15-35 hours per week
**Opportunity**
Provide technical and analytical assistance in the development of preventive maintenance programs, spare parts development, and provide other routine technical services to achieve maximum maintenance effectiveness.
**Specific 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.
**Miscellaneous: (All Functions):**
· 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.
**Additional Functions and Responsibilities**
· 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.
**Skills/Requirements**
+ Applies to all Youth Apprentices
+ Required to take technical skills test, to evaluate current knowledge of maintenance reliability.
**Specific Skills/Knowledge Required**
+ Must be enrolled in an accredited high school technical education program with an emphasis in reliability, working towards graduation.
**Working Conditions**
+ Heavy industrial environment, including, but not limited to exposure to extreme heat and cold, dust, dirt, coolants, oils, noise, heights and confined spaces.
**Physical Requirements**
+ 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._**
**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.