**Chopper Gel Coat Operator** **Location: Onsite -** **Brownwood** **,** **TX** **Competitive Compensation:** Starting at $22.56 per hour, with anadditional$1.00 per hour for night shifts. **Shift Needed:** 3rdShift,5:00 pm - 5:30 am, Sun - Thurs. **Opportunity** Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? Kohler Co. manufacturing teams are hiring!We’relooking for passionate individuals to join a culture dedicated to safety and innovation, with opportunities for advancement within ourBrownwoodlocation. **We are looking for** **Chopper** **Gel Coat Operator in** **our** **Plasti** **cs** **Department** **. This position will be based at our** **Brownwood** **,** **TX** **location, where we specialize in manufacturing high-quality kitchen and bathroom products, including luxury bathtubs and toilets.** **Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities** + Applies gel coat/FRP in a multi-stage manufacturing process to achieve uniform coverage that meets desired laminate thickness within targeted weight standards. + Works as a member of the glassing team in a paced manufacturing cell with limited time allotted to each process step or operation. + Utilizes established techniques and adopted best practices to ensure consistency of Quality, minimal interruptions to workflow, and minimization of any form of waste in the manufacturing cell. + Operates, inspects, & adjusts spray equipment to insureoptimumperformance and serviceability. Reports maintenance needsimmediatelyto supervision. + Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) to include respiratory protection andmaintainsissued PPE in a serviceable condition by following work instructions and/or safety practices. + Maintains safe work areas by routinely cleaning and organizing materials/equipment according to the 5S principals. + Performs other duties as assigned by supervision. **Ready to make a** **_bold_** **impact?** **Here’s** **the qualifications we are looking for:** **Key** **Qualifications** + Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship. + Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes. + Must be at least 18 years old. **Preferr** **ed Qualifications** + 1 year of manufacturing experience. + Requires moderate physical demand. + Requires ability to process a designated number of units. + Must be able to work scheduled overtime. + Possibility of reduced work hours. + Skilled with the use of calibrated gauges and measuring tools/equipment. + Mustalso have good attention to detail andbe ableto detect out of tolerance conditions. + Must be able to read/interpret and apply detailed work instructions andutilizevisual aids/charts to ensure manufacturing design/specifications are met. + Must be able to work in a team environment. + Musthaveabilityto distinguish between shades of colors. Working knowledge of gel coat/FRP process and industry standards is desired. **Why** **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. + 401k plan with company match and voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance. + Company Paid Pension Plan. + Up to 10 paid holidays annually and up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year. + Discounts on Kohler products. + Tuitionassistancefor advanced education. + Opportunities for growth and career advancement. **Additional** **Requirements** + Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of theposition, including bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 50 pounds or more. + Screening: Successful completion of a drug screenand background check. + Reliability:Consistentattendance and work performance. + SafetyCompliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures. **_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._** _The hourly range for this position is between $22.56. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k._ **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 contactkohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.