Plumber/Pipefitter

Kohler Co.; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 31,629 - 45,047; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a maintenance plumber/pipefitter in Kohler, WI to perform plumbing and pipefitting tasks in a manufacturing environment. The role offers competitive compensation of $27.83 per hour and includes responsibilities such as installing plumbing fixtures and performing repairs. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and effective communication skills. Kohler values safety and offers benefits starting from day one, including health insurance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet guidelines.
• Must provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing and pipefitting tasks including drain blocks.
• Install and maintain plumbing fixtures.
• Work from drawings, diagrams, and specifications.

Skills

Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes

Ability to perform essential duties of the position

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI

Competitive Compensation: $27.83 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift, 6:30 AM – 2:48 PM

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, 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 maintenance plumber/pipefitter to join our team! This position will be based at our Kohler, Wisconsin location. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality cast iron products.

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing and pipefitting tasks including drain blocks, fixture replacement or repair, pipe replacement, pipe fitting project work to customer requests and expectations, utility pipe replacement or repair (water, compressed air, gas, etc.).
• Install and maintain plumbing fixtures.
• Repair radiators, unit heaters, heat exchangers, and oil coolers.
• Install and repair downspouts and drains.
• Work from drawings, diagrams, and specifications. Cut, thread, form and install piping, fixtures, valves, gauges, meters, etc. in accordance with requirements and standard practices.
• Perform miscellaneous welding as required (not including pressure vessel or structural steel welding).
• Bore holes through cement, wood, sheet metal walls, floors, roofs, or other necessary surfaces using core drill, hammer drill, etc.
• Make and install brackets and hangers as necessary to install pipe. Use hand saw, rollers, and other metal forming tools.
• Be capable of using Computerized Maintenance Management software to create work notifications, look up and order parts, print work orders, and enter time confirmations.
• Perform given tasks within skill assessments of position while exercising safety for oneself and others.
• Work in a heavy industrial environment, including exposure to heat, cold, dust, dirt, coolants, oils, noise, heights, and confined spaces.
• Have or will obtain the Cross Connection testing certificate.
• Be an active participant on the Kohler Company Fire Brigade, responding to plant fires.

You’ll Love Working Here

• Health insurance with premiums as low as $20 per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance starting on Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with company match and voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance.
• Up to 10 paid holidays annually after 60 days and up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year.
• Discounts on Kohler products.
• Tuition assistance for advanced education.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship.
• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet Kohler Company’s MVR Guidelines with good standing.
• Must complete a written technical skills knowledge evaluation and receive a passing score on the STM (Standard Model Timing) assessment.
• Must provide own tools.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, including bending, lifting, and pushing weight.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
• Consistent attendance and work performance.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. 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 $27.83.

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 [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.