Set Up II

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 drives meaningful innovation 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, 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

About the role

Responsible for the advanced mechanical set-up, technical configuration, and troubleshooting of multi-craft equipment, including heavy metal fabrication (stamping presses, CNC/laser), precision machine tools. This role serves as a senior technical resource, leading complex changeovers, performing advanced quality checks, and driving continuous improvement to maximize production flow and equipment uptime.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and secure stamping dies into power presses, adjusting ram stroke, shut height, and feed systems to match part specifications.
• Setup and document tooling and safe practices for Press Brake operations.
• Verify accuracy of machine settings to confirm accurate tolerances and machine functions.
• Maintain accurate parts and motivation on routine repetitive jobs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the machine during operations.
• Perform in-process checks to maintain all required tolerances and quality.
• Complete all required safety procedures prior to and during operations.
• Communicate all production-related items to next shift operators or shift supervisors.
• Operate, prove programs, set all machine functions, deburr, and inspect parts to assure conformance.
• Work from drawings and sketches, read and understand prints or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements.
• Run trial parts and grant first piece inspection approval for complex tooling changes.
• Perform in-depth quality validation using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, fixed gauges) to verify conformance of parts to blueprints.
• Rework and salvage defective or blemished stainless steel parts using grinding, blending, and buffing techniques.
• Ensure all safety systems (light curtains, interlocking gates, E-stops) are fully operational before machine turnover.
• Complete all required production, safety, and quality paperwork/records and maintain a safe, compliant work area.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. An Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent skilled trades coursework is preferred.
• Power Press certification, Overhead crane training, and/or Fork truck license/PVO license.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of documented multi-craft setup, die setting, or technical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, depth gauge).
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, part drawings, and technical schematics/layouts.
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and formal problem-solving methodologies to troubleshoot systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently.
• Sustained physical activity including standing, bending, reaching, and climbing to access press crowns or weld enclosures.
• Excellent near-vision required for inspecting weld beads, identifying minute defects, and performing precision measurements.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $26.35