Youth Apprentice - Maintenance & Reliability

**Youth Apprentice - Maintenance & Reliability**_Work Mode: Onsite_**Location: ** Onsite - Kohler, WI**Opportunity**Provide technical and analytical assistance in the development of preventive maintenance programs, spare parts development, and provide other routine technical services so as to achieve maximum maintenance effectiveness.**Essential Functions**+ 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.**Interaction**+ 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.**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.**Skills/Requirements****Minimum Job 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.**Physical Requirements**+ Frequent bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 40 pounds or more.Specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.**_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.