• Industrial Maintenance Technician

    Whirlpool Corporation (Racine, WI)


    **Requisition ID:** 69498

     

    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

     

    The Industrial Maintenance Technician executes set-up, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of industrial manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining quality standards, and supporting the production team by performing standard machine operation functions.

    Your responsibilities will include

    + Analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic system failures using outlined World Class Manufacturing Professional Maintenance standards.

    + Perform production run changeovers including set-up and adjustments to equipment.

    + Perform quality checks in adherence to specification sheets, record findings and follow escalation as required to avoid production delays.

    + Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in the assigned area of responsibility.

    + Complete CMMS generated preventative maintenance and assigned work orders, focusing on proactive maintenance to minimize downtime.

    + Document equipment breakdowns using World Class Manufacturing problem solving methodology.

    + Participate in dept daily shift change with incoming/outgoing technicians.

    + Support preventative maintenance tasks according to established standards including inspection, lubrication, calibration, meter readings, rebuilds and replacement of worn components.

    + Complete assigned daily/weekly Autonomous Maintenance tasks.

    + Comply with safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

    Minimum requirements

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Passing score on technical aptitude test is required for candidate to be considered for position

    + Ability to operate and maintain machine tools including hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, drill press, welder, grinder, band saw, multimeter, etc.

    + Must be process-orientated, methodical, and committed to maintaining a clean, organized and safe work environment.

    + Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by the production schedule and or business needs.

    Preferred skills and experiences

    + Five plus years of experience in a manufacturing environment with technical/ equipment maintenance including electrical, pneumatics systems, and hydraulics background

    + An Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related technical discipline

    + CMMS software experience

     

    Why should you apply?

     

    **Pay** : $30.37 base rate per hour plus shift premium:

    + 2nd and 3rd Shift Premium: $1.00 per hour.

    BENEFITS:

    + Medical Insurance

    + Dental Insurance

    + Life Insurance

    + Education Reimbursement

    + Paid Time Off

    + 401k

    Perks:

    + Appliance Discounts

     

    Additional information

     

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    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.