World-Class Maintenance & CI Technician

Whirlpool, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Racine, Wisconsin, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Maintenance Technician to drive World Class Manufacturing initiatives at the Racine Manufacturing Facility. You will support PM/AM pillar requirements, train team members, and develop maintenance documentation and SOPs.

The role emphasizes KPI tracking, root-cause analysis, Kaizens, and collaboration with maintenance to close gaps and ensure safe, reliable equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good project management skills for handling multiple actions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work cross over shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all World Class Manufacturing (WCM) activities, including training and support for PM/AM pillar requirements.
• Implement actions guided by the Pillar Leader to achieve strategic goals.
• Establish and lead recurring meetings.
• Follow up with PM/AM team members on open actions.
• Identify gaps in the PM/AM pillar plan and support actions for closure.
• Lead training to support improvement activities on different WCM methods.
• Support PM/AM Pillar KPIs, Kaizens and action plans.
• Update, track, and maintain the PM/AM Pillar KPIs.
• Become proficient at use of the WCM tools with the AST, Production Techs and Maintenance team.
• Develop a working knowledge of CMMS for data collection and reporting (FIIX), tracking PM/AM tags and tag closure rate.
• Follow up on breakdowns to ensure Emergency Work Orders (EWOs) are triggered and complete root cause analysis techniques with the PM/AM team to determine a single point root cause.
• Lead, and support Kaizens on behalf of the PM/AM team
• Work with Technicians/Maintenance to assist with the development and documentation of Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs), One Point Lessons (OPLs), and other AM/PM pillar tools.
• Support other pillar leads concerning the PM/AM pillar
• Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc.
• Comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, and clean/restock area at end of shift.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

FIIX

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation in Racine, Wisconsin, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Maintenance Technician to drive World Class Manufacturing initiatives at the Racine Manufacturing Facility. You will support PM/AM pillar requirements, train team members, and develop maintenance documentation and SOPs.

The role emphasizes KPI tracking, root-cause analysis, Kaizens, and collaboration with maintenance to close gaps and ensure safe, reliable equipment.