Requisition ID: 65627 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

This position will operate and support specific automated equipment related to an assigned area.  Each area has machines with industrial computers for monitoring faults, troubleshooting, and overall process operation.  The Production Technician will be responsible for keeping the flow of the equipment moving.  This includes reacting to faults and jam ups that cause production stoppages and inspections/gaging.  Equipment and surrounding areas will be kept clean and operating correctly.  Preventative/Autonomous maintenance will be performed on a routine basis.

Your responsibilities will include

Technician will order and load material into machinery when applicable.  Technician will monitor any applicable flow racks and/or kanban storage areas for potential part shortages.

Technician will monitor the equipment and keep it running.  Responsible for production output levels and quality.  This includes understanding targets and monitoring digital dashboard information.

Responding to/resetting of faults and machine stoppages and clearing of jam ups is required.  Understanding the fault lights is a must.

The Technician is responsible for part inspection, part quality and documenting information.  

Lubrication and inspection of various stations, pallets, components, etc. is required.

Identify and escalate safety, quality and nonstandard process related issues.

Technician will work closely with AST support personnel by highlighting any repeat issues or concerns.

Technician will work with department supervision on changeovers, PM/AM planning and customer service.  AM/PM activity will require a different break schedule at times.

Operate basic hand tools.

Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc.

Comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.  Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, and clean/restock area at end of shift.

Support improvement projects as assigned to align with program standards and work instructions.

Minimum requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be requested through the standard ADA process to evaluate an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred skills and experiences

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of Leader Standard Work a plus

Post high school technical training in the following areas is a plus: electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics

Organized and detail-oriented

Ability to build effective working relationships throughout the organization

 

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