Requisition ID: 64516 

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

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Tool and Die Technician, at our Findlay Manufacturing Plant. The onsite pay rate for this role will be $35.05 an hr. 

In this role, you will maintain preventative maintenance and repairs on dies and molds in the Findlay Manufacturing Plant.

Your responsibilities will include

Performs setup, calibration, maintenance, programming and operation on a variety of machining equipment including  lathes,surface grinders, drill presses, milling machines, computer numerically controlled and hydraulic presses to assemble and/or fabricate parts and complex assemblies.

Performs Welding (TIG, MIG, and Stick)

Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed

Computes dimensions and tolerances and measures and lays out work pieces.

Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers Troubleshoots, debugs and modifies to achieve expected performance

Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes

Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements

Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions

Follow 5s standards and WCM, (World Class Manufacturing)  methodology

Carries out other duties as assigned

Good understanding of measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges,depth mics, indicators)

Heat treat and temper steels per prints

Follow all lock out tag out procedures

Read and follow Blueprints, Schematics and other technical documentation

Fabricate and weld. (Mig,Tig, Stick)

Minimum requirements

Toolmaker Journeyman’s card (Required)

In place of a Journeyman's Card - 5 years of tooling experience

Preferred skills and experiences

Completion of Industrial Maintenance courses or technical certificate preferred

Experience with metal stamping presses and thermoforming machine molds

Knowledge and understanding of Safety Procedures and Regulations at Whirlpool

Understanding of mathematics (trigonometry, geometry)

Work well on own without direct supervision but able to respond to directions and job assignments

Work well with other employees in a team environment

Locate, trouble – shoot and correct die and mold problems

Flexibility to work long hours and other work schedules as needed

Why should you apply?

Up to 40+ hours of paid training

Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)

Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Compensation - $35.05 per hour (shift premium - $1.25 for 2nd shift and $1.00 for 3rd shift)

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