Kohler Company

Operation Support Operator

May - August 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

Great Coworkers and Management Team. I felt well supported and trained.

What I wish was different

Advice

It is a great summer job and a good way to learn about the company

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Mechanical Engineer

May - December 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I really enjoyed the atmosphere that Kohler had to offer. Scheduling and attending meetings troubleshooting engineering problems.

What I wish was different

Not really too sure!

Advice

DON'T BE SCARED! What helped me with my co-op was being eager to meet new people. Instead of waiting around for things to get fixed, I took initiative whether it was going to the machine shop, construction, calling contractors, scheduling meetings, etc.

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Electrical Engineering Intern

June - December 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

It was a vastly liberated experience. I was working on new product development, so whatever I and the team I was on worked on was new territory to discover. Nobody had done the work we had yet, so we were the ones setting how to design these products.

What I wish was different

The only thing is that I wish that Kohler was near Madison. Seeing that I'll be moving there next year to live with my future wife, the two hour commute one way does not sound appealing for a full time job. I will miss the place after leaving.

Advice

Take risks. Trying a prototype only to watch it completely destroy itself makes infinitely more progress than hesitating and second guessing your designs. The risk taker is the winner.

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Aluminum Molding Machine Operator

May - August 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I liked the feeling of actually being able to pay for school given the competative wages kohler offers to summer help. I also met a handful of good people working here which made the day go by much quicker.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

You have to go into an opportunity like this with a positive attitude.

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Factory line worker

May - August 2019 • Sheboygan, WI

What I liked

The money and the people I worked wirh

What I wish was different

I worked third shift so it was tough to adjust and do things outside of work

Advice

It was valuable and I got to work with many different types of people in the factory

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Plant Quality Engineering Co-op

January - August 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I really liked that I got to learn a lot about quality engineering that I wouldn't learn or experience from just my classes. Being able to experience the day to day responsibilities of a quality engineer along with working with other engineers really helped me to confirm the career path I would like after graduation. Kohler also has a lot of different divisions, from kitchen and faucets to generators, and during my internship there, I was able to learn more about the different divisions and engineering oppurtunities.

What I wish was different

I really enjoyed my internship and there is not much I would change. I had a lot of responsibilities and projects throughout my internship and I even got a few chances to present my projects. However, if I had to change something, I would have liked more day to day work. I preferred super busy days rather than days where I only had a few tasks. It was nice that I had time to attend the intern events that Kohler planned for us.

Advice

Some advice I would give would be to always ask questions. In the beginning of my internship, I was worried about seeming unqualified and complety clueless if I asked too many questions, but I learned pretty quickly that everyone expects you to be complete clueless. So it is better to ask questions and make sure you understand what you are doing and why so that you can do the best job possible.

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Quality Intern

January - August 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

Working on the Quality team in a manufacturing environment gave me many opportunities to learn about manufacturing throughout the whole business. Quality is involved in all aspects whether it be finished products, processes and supplier parts. It helped me learn a lot about processes and overall manufacturing experience.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to work with my boss more, I mostly worked with other co-workers and other engineering teams.

Advice

Make a good impression on every single person you work for or with. Always do good work. Try to meet and network with as many people as possible.

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Plastics Engineering Intern

June - August 2019 • Sheridan, AR

What I liked

- The people - The projects

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

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Marketing Analyst

May - August 2019 • Sheboygan, WI

What I liked

What an awesome experience. The best way to experience corporate businesses by learning from the best in the business. Awesome learning experiences, and great networks. Would love to work for Kohler again!

What I wish was different

Nothing I would change. The location was a bit hard because I am not from the Kohler, WI area, but very easy to move.

Advice

Work hard, and when you think you are done, work harder.

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Market Analyst Intern

May - August 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I enjoyed the opportunity to learn with guidance while also working independently.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Try everything on your own a few times before asking for help. Doing something wrong the first time is the best way to learn.

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Cast Iron Finishing Operator

May - August 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I liked working with power tools and getting to know how metal parts are made

What I wish was different

I wish that there had been more variation to my work

Advice

Be prepared to sweep a lot

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IT intern

June 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

Kohler gives interns responsibility to spur growth within the area they are interning

What I wish was different

More support activities and tasks

Advice

Take advantage of shadowing other departments to gain a understanding of how their department/role fits into the organization

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Switchgear Intern

May - August 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I liked the flexibility that Kohler offered with my summer projects. I was able to find a project that was of great interest for me and then set up the timeline with assistance from my mentor.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I really enjoyed all the opportunities for the interns. They have an intern program that allows you to learn a lot about the company and different areas, as well as many networking opportunities. I also loved the flexible work schedule, and ability to learn in depth about what the supply planners do on a daily basis.

What I wish was different

I had an amazing experience at Kohler and don't really have anything I would want to change. After a summer there, I would like to go back and work for the company full time.

Advice

When looking for internships, they take time and patience. Don't get frustrated if you don't get one right away. Every company has a different timeline and if you are truly passionate about working for them, you will be able to accept that.

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Team Assembly Line Machine Operator

May - August 2019 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I liked being able to learn something new and being able to see how the factory worked.

What I wish was different

I wish it would have been relayed that the hours were going to be different than advertised. Was expecting 8 hour days and ended up working 10 hours everyday all summer

Advice

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Strategic Sourcing Intern

June 2018 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I liked the company, the environment and the contents of my job.

What I wish was different

Some of the onboarding process. It was not bad, but when I started they gave me an onboarding road map and did not follow it very well.

Advice

My time was a little different as I was older than most interns/co-ops, but I would say try and get to know your follow interns and do stuff with them.

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Engine assembler

May - August 2018 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

Being able to get overtime.

What I wish was different

Nothing really, I liked the hours.

Advice

Made me value getting an education.

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IT Intern

June - August 2018 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

Exposure to many different areas within IT

What I wish was different

More work being given

Advice

Take advantage of every situation you are put in

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Continuous Improvement Intern

May 2018 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I enjoy the atmosphere and ability to be one step ahead of my boss at times, due to my ability to be creative.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Get to know the people you work with, or even by. Even though it may not be a permanent job, it can create bonds to give you the edge in opportunities in the future.

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