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**Requisition ID:** 69486

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

This role in summary

This position will operate and support specific automated equipment related to an assigned area. Each area has machines with industrial computers for monitoring faults, troubleshooting, and overall process operation. The Production Technician will be responsible for keeping the flow of the equipment moving. This includes reacting to faults and jam ups that cause production stoppages and inspections/gaging. Equipment and surrounding areas will be kept clean and operating correctly. Preventative/Autonomous maintenance will be performed on a routine basis.

Your responsibilities will include

+ Technician will order and load material into machinery when applicable. Technician will monitor any applicable flow racks and/or kanban storage areas for potential part shortages.

+ Technician will monitor the equipment and keep it running. Responsible for production output levels and quality. This includes understanding targets and monitoring digital dashboard information.

+ Responding to/resetting of faults and machine stoppages and clearing of jam ups is required. Understanding the fault lights is a must.

+ The Technician is responsible for part inspection, part quality and documenting information.

+ Lubrication and inspection of various stations, pallets, components, etc. is required.

+ Identify and escalate safety, quality and nonstandard process related issues.

+ Technician will work closely with AST support personnel by highlighting any repeat issues or concerns.

+ Technician will work with department supervision on changeovers, PM/AM planning and customer service. AM/PM activity will require a different break schedule at times.

+ Operate basic hand tools.

+ Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc.

Minimum requirements

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment

+ Must pass Production Tech test

+ Must acquire and maintain LOTO authorization after hire

+ Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Post high school technical training in the following areas is a plus: electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics

+ Organized and detail-oriented

+ Ability to build effective working relationships throughout the organization

Preferred skills and experiences

+ Understanding of Leader Standard Work a plus

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) .

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.