• Tool Room Lead - 2nd shift

    Whirlpool Corporation (Racine, WI)


    **Requisition ID:** 67206

    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

     

    Direct, coordinate, oversee and provide technical support to craftsmen and maintain tooling for manufacturing equipment, at the InSinkErator manufacturing plant. Craftsmen to include but not limited to: Machinists, toolmakers, trainees or apprentices.

     

    Job may require handling hazardous waste. Candidate shall be trained within the department at a minimum of once per year to properly handle and accumulate hazardous waste in accordance with applicable federal and state environmental regulations and InSinkErator environmental procedures. Training shall be either on-the-job or a handout of written procedures.

     

    This is a Safety Sensitive position. Job holders will be included in the list of employees who may be randomly screened under the InSinkErator Substance Abuse policy.

    Your responsibilities will include

    •Oversee and assign work to craftsmen utilizing the tool room schedule, as provided by the department planner \ expediter.

    • Oversee assigned work progress and support craftsmen activities, by coaching, leading and training, as required to ensure timely and quality task accomplishment.

    • Review all completed work orders submitted by craftsmen for proper content and description of work performed.

    • Ensure that necessary replacement parts are ordered, proper account numbers are assigned, and any failed tooling is sent out for repair.

    • Coordinate, as necessary, between the tool room and outside tool shops, relating to die \ tooling repairs.

    • Must be knowledgeable of and operate within the provisions of the Tool Room “DQOP” and “ISO” policies and procedures.

    • Participate in activities to assist in ensuring safe working conditions for facility employees.

    • Perform tooling maintenance and repair assignments as directed by supervisor.

    Minimum requirements

    State-indentured Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship or 10 years equivalent experience.

     

    Familiarity with stamping dies of all types. Progressive and/or transfer die knowledge is a plus.

     

    ProtoTrak or other CNC experience is a plus.

     

    Preferred skills and experiences

     

    Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings and safely operate all tool room machinery.

     

    Demonstrated understanding of modern punch press principles.

     

    Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with whole numbers and decimals; understand geometric functions and perform basic calculations; and perform trigonometry calculations as needed.

     

    Strong communication skills both written and verbal, along with the ability to make quick and sound decisions, are required.

     

    Strong inter-personal skills required; high degree of initiative. Must have the ability to work alone and effectively with other people. Must be able to manage conflict. Good attitude and attendance is also required.

     

    Must be able to interact with all levels of management.

     

    Previous experience leading or directing the work of others a plus.

     

    Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

     

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    At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.