• Tool and Die Maker - 2nd or 3rd shift

    Whirlpool Corporation (Racine, WI)


    **Requisition ID:** 66263

    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 maintains, troubleshoots and repairs dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process. Manual and CNC equipment and tool room machinery is used regularly. Tool Makers often work in production areas outside of the Tool Room to troubleshoot dies and tooling in presses. Personnel must comply with safety and work rules for the area they are working in, and follow all required safety practices.

     

    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. Employees in this classification may be randomly screened under the InSinkErator Substance Abuse policy.

    Your responsibilities will include

    + **Maintain stamping dies of all types, die components and production tooling, and troubleshoot dies in press. Install and adjust die and tooling components as necessary. Interpret complex detail and component drawings.**

    + **Produce parts to print tolerances.**

    + **Maintain production tooling within quality standards.**

    + **Communicate effectively with operators, set-up personnel, and supervisors on all three shifts regarding tooling requirements, and die and equipment status.**

    + **Other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadman.**

    + **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.**

    Additional Responsibilities

    + **Working effectively with your peers to sharing knowledge and leverage strengths**

    + **Utilizing excellent communication and documentation skills to transfer critical processes and support knowledge to others.**

    + **Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, grinders, and milling machines.**

    + **Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions.**

    + **Filing, grinding, and shimming metals to ensure a smooth finish.**

    + **Fitting and assembling tools and die parts.**

    + **Inspecting finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness, and contour deformities.**

    + **Conducting test runs with completed tools and dies / molds**

    Minimum requirements

    Education/Experience:

    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.

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    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.

     

    Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, lead personnel, and supervisors.

     

    Ability to work with minimum supervision while maintaining acceptable levels of productivity.

    Why You Should Apply

    + Base rate of $35

    + 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

    + Perfect Attendance Bonus

    + Appliance Discounts

     

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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.