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Whirlpool Corporation Tool and Die Technician - 3rd Shift - Ottawa, Ohio in Ottawa, Ohio
Requisition ID: 62646
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Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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
High school diploma or GED
Journeyman’s Card OR 5+ years experience as a machinist in a manufacturing environment.
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
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