Kohler Company

Accounting and Finance Intern

May - August 2023 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I got experience many different programs and platforms. It was a great experience to be able to shadow other departments, tour many different factories, and see how a private company operates. Although it is so large, it feels very small, and you get close with your team. You have so many opportunities at Kohler!

What I wish was different

Advice

My boss instilled in me that if I saw something I wanted to work on or learn more to ask. This is what opened doors for her, and it can allow you to be on different projects or tasks you were not originally planned to.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - July 2018 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

The complete design experience, a complete new experience of living in the mid-west. Learned a lot and would like to go back as a full time employee.

What I wish was different

Everything was amazing!

Advice

Always look out for opportunities and never say never!

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Manufacturer

June 2018 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

Teamwork building skills

What I wish was different

Advice

Be ready to work hard

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Wholesale Channel Marketing Intern

May - August 2018 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I liked having the opportunity to work for a large global company. I also enjoyed learning more about wholesale marketing, an area that is not frequently considered in my classes.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been given more work. There frequently was not enough work to keep me busy for a full 40 hours each week.

Advice

Ask for more work early on and set clear goals for the internship with your supervisor at the start.

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Hospitality Operations Intern

May - August 2023 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

The environment was very supportive and positive.

What I wish was different

I wouldn’t change anything about my experience.

Advice

This experience was very different than anything else i have done and I would say to just go for it because you will learn from any experience you have.

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Market Analyst Intern

May 2018 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

My internship was challenging and I learned something new everyday. Participated on many impactful project to the business.

What I wish was different

Nothing! I would highly recommend this Internship to anyone who is looking for a challenge and is willing to think critically and try new things..

Advice

Don't be afraid to try something new. You are there to learn, and everyone is willing to help you and answer questions.

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Seasonal Manufacturing

June - August 2023 • Kohler, WI

What I liked

I enjoyed learning the processes of manufacturing and transporting goods on a large scale. It opened my eyes on how many variables are at play and how to develop solutions for them. I gained a greater appreciation for manufacturing and distribution through this position.

What I wish was different

Advice

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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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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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