Tool and Die Maker Trainee

Whirlpool, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company as an entry-level Tool & Die Maker. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and progress through established skill criteria towards Journeyman level. You'll work under the guidance of experienced supervisors, interpreting complex blueprints and operating tool room machinery. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this established industry player values skill development and provides a supportive environment for growth. If you're eager to develop your skills in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; completion of specific technical classes is necessary.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair stamping dies and production tooling.
• Interpret complex drawings and produce parts to specifications.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Applied Math

Precision Measuring

Communication Skills

Basic Mathematical Calculations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Tool Room Machinery

Job description

Requisition ID: 66267

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.

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Tool Room Supervisor, department lead, or higher classified journeyman, this position will perform entry-level Tool & Die Maker criteria, and progress through a series of established skill criteria leading to Journeyman level. Skill development will be reviewed periodically.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Progress through a series of established skill criteria applicable to maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing stamping dies, die components and production tooling.
2. Under supervised guidance, interpret complex component drawings; produce parts to print tolerances; maintain dies, die components and tooling; install and adjust die and tooling as necessary.
3. Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc.
4. Comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
5. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. Successfully complete a basic skills inventory.
Successful completion of the following: Blueprint Reading (606-111), Applied Math I & II (804-370; 804-371), and Precision Measuring (623-185) classes.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints and technical drawings, and safely operate tool room machinery.
Demonstrated understanding of modern punch press principles.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with whole numbers and decimals; understand geometric functions and perform basic calculations; and perform trigonometry calculations as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-workers, lead personnel, and supervisors.
Ability to work with minimum supervision while maintaining acceptable levels of productivity.

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.