• Maintenance Journeyman - Ottawa, Ohio - 2nd…

    Whirlpool Corporation (Ottawa, OH)


    **Requisition ID:** 67514

    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 a qualified candidate for a Journeyman to join our Ottawa Maintenance department. This role will be responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes. This role will directly support our Ottawa plant operations in the manufacturing of Whirlpool refrigeration products that meet production and quality standards.

     

    Pay Rate: $35.75

    Your responsibilities will include

    + Locate, troubleshoot and repair breakdowns and problems of machinery and complete required paperwork.

    + Use Lean principles, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), PM and AM support, EWO tools, and 5S as a tool to help our plant run more efficiently.

    + Perform Preventive Maintenance on all equipment, machinery as scheduled, per guidelines and complete required forms and paperwork.

    + Perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.

    + Handle all materials and tools and perform all electrical, electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics maintenance and repair of all equipment, machinery as needed.

    + Identify and locate problems and take corrective action in a timely manner to reduce production downtime and to assure all equipment and machinery is in efficient and safe operating condition.

    + Work Effectively on own without direct supervision but respond to other employees and supervisor’s requests and work effectively in a team environment

    + Upgrade and rebuild equipment and machinery, install electrical drops, assemble new components, design new circuits, etc. as required to assure production lines are running correctly and safely. Ensure machines and equipment are maintained in good, safe condition.

    Minimum requirements

    + Journeyman’s Card OR 10+ years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.

    + Experience of Relay Logic, Programmable Controllers, 3 – Phase Electrical Circuits / Motors and Direct and alternating Current Theory.

    + Experience in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics Maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

    + Ability to pass LOTO test after training

    Preferred skills and experiences

    + Effective communication skills

    + Basic computer skills

    + Experience working in continuous improvement environment

     

    Why should you apply?

     

    + Retention Bonus of $250 after start

    + Up to 80+ hours of paid training

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

    + Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits start day ONE

    + We offer manufacturing careers

    + Tuition reimbursement

     

    Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

     

    See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

     

    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.