Maintenance Journeyman - 2nd Shift

Whirlpool, Inc.; Port Clinton (OH); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Whirlpool Corporation in Ohio is seeking a senior Maintenance III to lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC equipment and robot automation in our manufacturing environment.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance per CMMS, mentor apprentices, coordinate with Production and Engineering, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred.
• Four-year apprenticeship or Journeyman Card required.

Responsabilités

• Advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC machinery and robot automation.
• Execute CMMS PMs, calibrations, replacements to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical direction to apprentices and coordinate repairs with Production.
• Fabricate, modify and repair machine shop tools, dies, jigs and fixtures.
• Service mobile equipment and hydraulic/pneumatic control systems.
• Maintain safety practices including LOTO and log labor hours in CMMS.

Connaissances

PLC logic AB

Servo-driven equipment

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

CNC + robot automation

Measurement tools

Vibration analysis

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Four-year apprenticeship or Journeyman Card

Outils

SAP

Maximo

Description du poste

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 Maintenance III is a senior, multi-craft industrial maintenance role responsible for advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex manufacturing equipment, including CNC machinery (e.g., Fanuc, Chiron) and robot automation (Fanuc, Kuka).

Your responsibilities will include

• Advanced Troubleshooting and Repair: Analyze, diagnose, and repair complex system failures (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls) across all industrial manufacturing equipment using WCM standards. This includes troubleshooting and performing work on CNC equipment (Fanuc/Chiron/Kitamura/Hardinge/Wasino/Amada) and robot automation handling/basic program touch-ups/troubleshooting (Fanuc/Kuka).
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Execute all CMMS-generated preventative maintenance (PM) and assigned work orders, including calibration, rebuilds, and replacement of worn components to minimize downtime. Collect and analyze data using predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., Infrared cameras, shaft alignment tools, ultrasonic units) to diagnose potential machine failures and develop corrective plans. Service all machinery and equipment with proper lubricants, and diagnose/repair complex lubrication systems.
• Technical Leadership and Coordination: Direct and assist apprentices and other crafts in completing repairs and projects. Provide technical direction and training to craftspeople, utilizing PdM and other specialized technologies. Assist with Maintenance Planning activities, including writing detailed job plans, Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs), and coordinating repair work with Production and Engineering.
• Fabrication and Tooling: Construct, modify, maintain, calibrate, and repair machine shop tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures. Perform layout, cutting, bending, drilling, punching, welding, and general metal fabrication for equipment and facility repairs.
• Mobile Equipment Service: Operate and service mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, vertical lifts, cranes) and service/repair mobile equipment and associated hydraulic/pneumatic control systems.
• Safety and WCM Documentation: Adhere to all safety practices, including LOTO certification. Accurately log labor hours, parts used, PM data, and task descriptions into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Drive continuous improvement using WCM methodology (creating EWO's, SMP's, MPI's, and driving completion of Kaizen’s).

Minimum requirements

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 35–50 pounds.
• Ability to work from elevated heights, including using ladders, raised platforms, and in confined space areas.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, use hands to handle, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain necessary licenses for mobile equipment (PIT, Overhead Crane, Personnel Lift).
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, extreme heat or cold, loud noises, and vibration.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• An Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship/technical program or State Journeyman Card in a relevant trade (e.g., Tool & Die, Millwright, or Industrial Maintenance Technician) is required.

OR

• Minimum of five (5) years of documented, multi-craft industrial maintenance or tool room experience, or equivalent manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of AB PLC logic, Relay logic, and Servo-driven equipment; proficiency in troubleshooting 480 and low (24) voltage electrical systems, including VFDs, power supplies, relays, and contacts.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, systems, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and part drawings/blueprints.
• Proficient use of precision measuring instruments and machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders).
• Advanced knowledge of CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Maximo) for work order management, PM, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of Predictive Maintenance (PdM) tools and data analysis (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography).
• Experience with robot automation handling and CNC equipment.

Additional information

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