Engineering Technician, Plastics Mold Shop

Engineering Technician, Plastics Mold Shop

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI

Opportunity

 Join Kohler’s Plastics Mold Shop and play a key role in building the fiberglass molds, thermoforming tools, fixtures, and jigs that support KOHLER’s industry-leading acrylic bathing products. This is a hands-on fabrication role designed for technicians who enjoy craftsmanship, problem-solving, and building high-quality production tooling.

What You’ll Do

• Build prototype, development, and production-grade tooling, including high‑gloss gelcoat molds, polyester thermoforming molds, and metal jigs & fixtures.
  
• Collaborate with engineering teams to create prototype parts made of wood, metal, or composite materials that facilitate the development of new processes and products.
  
• Perform fiberglass layup, gelcoat work, sanding, finishing, and mold surface preparation.
  
• Additional activities encompass woodworking, metal fabrication, welding, and the application of pneumatics.
  
• Collect and record test data during product performance testing.
  
• Mentor and train other Mold Shop technicians.
  
• Provide on-site support at Kohler Plastics Plants (TX, AR, BC) during equipment startups and troubleshooting (occasional travel 1 - 4 times per year).

Why Join Kohler

Build highly specialized tools used in KOHLER’s bathing product lines.
Work with skilled technicians and engineers on diverse and challenging projects.
Opportunities for training and development in composites, molding, and advanced fabrication.
Be part of KOHLER’s globally respected brand known for quality and innovation.

Skills/Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in an engineering-related field or 5+ years of hands‑on fabrication shop experience.
  
•  Ability to read engineering drawings.
  
• High-level construction skills for building fixtures and tooling.
  
• Proficiency in at least two of the following:
  
  • Woodworking for models and patterns
    
  • Metalworking and welding for tooling fabrication
    
  • Fiberglass laminating for building masters and molds
    
• Willingness to learn and grow in all proficiencies with on-the-job training.

 Preferred Skills

• Experience with FRP composites, thermoforming tooling, or plastics manufacturing.
  
• Strong craftsmanship, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
  
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

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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 range for this position is $30.25 - $45.35. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location.

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.