Tool and Die Maker

Whirlpool Corporation; Clyde (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde, Ohio, is seeking a Tool & Die Maker to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, working from blueprints and specifications.

You will collaborate with engineers, set up machines like lathes and mills, verify dimensions with micrometers, and ensure safety and quality on the production floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Tool & Die State Apprenticeship Certificate or minimum 5 years equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and repairs metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
• Studies specifications (blueprints, sketches, models) to visualize the product and determine materials.
• Sets up and operates machine tools (lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders) and secures parts for work.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision instruments like micrometers and dial indicators.
• Heat-treats tools or parts and may connect wiring/hydraulic lines for components.
• Ensures safety rules and practices are followed on the work site.
• May examine existing tools and design modifications or develop specifications for specialty tools.
• Troubleshoots and repairs dies and tooling on the production floor.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tool & Die State Apprenticeship Certificate or Minimum 5 Years Equivalent Experience

Job description

Requisition ID: 73040

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 2025, the company reported

approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -

41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional

information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

This role in summary

Job Summary:

The Tool and Die Maker specializes in the skilled tasks of constructing, modifying, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing machine shop tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures. This role involves working with engineers and tool designers to develop and modify tools, and requires working from blueprints, specifications, and diagrams. The individual assesses complex specifications and applies knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.

Your responsibilities will include

Essential Functions:

• Fabrication and Assembly: Fabricates and repairs metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. This includes laying out metal stock, preparing and operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts.

• Planning and Preparation: Studies specifications (blueprints, sketches, models) to visualize the product, determine materials, and select machines. Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines the assembly method and sequence of operations.

• Machining and Processing: Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock. Sets up and operates various machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders, to machine parts. Lifts and secures machined parts for work.

• Finishing and Verification: Smoothes flat and contoured surfaces using scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders. Fits and assembles parts using hand tools. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision instruments, including dial indicators, gauge blocks, and micrometers.

• Specialized Tasks: Heat-treats tools or parts. May connect wiring and hydraulic lines for electrical and hydraulic components.

• Safety Compliance: Complies with all safety and work rules and regulations for the assigned area, following all required safety practices.

• Design and Consultation (Optional): May examine existing tools and recommend design modifications. May also develop specifications or draw/sketch designs for specialty tools from general descriptions.

• Production Support: Troubleshoots and repairs dies and tooling on the production floor, often working with presses.

Minimum requirements

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Tool & Die State Apprenticeship Certificate or Minimum 5 Years Equivalent Experience

Why should you apply?

Benefits Package

• Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans, available on Day 1 of hire

• Financial Protection: 401(k) Retirement Plan & Life Insurance

• Education: Tuition Reimbursement Program

Time Off & Work Schedule

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Up to 120 hours in your first year (prorated based on start date)

• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays annually

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.