Youth Apprentice - Machinist

Youth Apprentice - Machinist

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite –Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The Machinist – Youth Apprentice supports the General Tooling department by performing foundational machining tasks under the direct guidance of experienced machinists, mentors, and supervision. This role develops core machining competencies through hands‑on exposure to both manual and CNC equipment, including mills, lathes, drills, saws, grinders, and related tools used to fabricate and modify parts to precise specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate a wide variety of tools and equipment of the machinist trade, manual & CNC, mills, drills, lathes, bore bars, saws, hand tools, chain hoist, hydraulic jacks and cranes, levels, grinders, etc. 
• Be capable of reading, interpreting and using blueprints, drawings, sketches, measurements and work orders.
• Machine to proper dimensions and to meet general test requirements.
• Work from verbal instructions, drawings, job layouts, and sketches.
• 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.

Skills/Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited high school technical education program with an emphasis in machining, working towards graduation.
• Required to take technical skills test to evaluate current knowledge of machining. 

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.