Job Information
Whirlpool Corporation Tool and Die Maker (2nd/3rd Shift) InSinkErator in Racine, Wisconsin
Requisition ID: 63096
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This role in summary
This position maintains, troubleshoots and repairs dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process. Manual and CNC equipment and tool room machinery is used regularly. Tool Makers often work in production areas outside of the Tool Room to troubleshoot dies and tooling in presses. Personnel must comply with safety and work rules for the area they are working in, and follow all required safety practices.
Job may require handling hazardous waste. Candidate shall be trained within the department at a minimum of once per year to properly handle and accumulate hazardous waste in accordance with applicable federal and state environmental regulations and InSinkErator environmental procedures. Training shall be either on-the-job or a handout of written procedures.
This is a Safety Sensitive position. Employees in this classification may be randomly screened under the InSinkErator Substance Abuse policy.
Your responsibilities will include
Maintain stamping dies of all types, die components and production tooling, and troubleshoot dies in press. Install and adjust die and tooling components as necessary. Interpret complex detail and component drawings.
Produce parts to print tolerances.
Maintain production tooling within quality standards.
Communicate effectively with operators, set-up personnel, and supervisors on all three shifts regarding tooling requirements, and die and equipment status.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadman.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
State-indentured Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship or 10 years equivalent experience.
Familiarity with stamping dies of all types. Progressive and/or transfer die knowledge is a plus.
ProtoTrak or other CNC experience is a plus.
Preferred skills and experiences
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings and safely operate all tool room machinery.
Transfer die experience would be a plus.
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 with co-workers, lead personnel, and supervisors.
Ability to work with minimum supervision while maintaining acceptable levels of productivity.
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