Electrician

Whirlpool Corporation•Fall River, MA

60d•Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company focused on improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company drives innovation through its brand portfolio. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales, with nearly 90% in the Americas, and employed 44,000 people across 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. This role involves installing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in a plant environment with minimal supervision, requiring a broad knowledge of trade practices. The position necessitates the use of ladders, raised platforms, and caged lifts up to 30 feet. Responsibilities include planning, laying out, and installing complex wiring circuits and distribution centers in compliance with codes, installing switches, controls, subsidiary control panels, and electronic devices. The electrician will work from schematic drawings and code books, utilizing electrical measuring and testing devices. Additionally, the role supports the implementation of new processes and equipment, identifies and solves manufacturing process and equipment-related problems (electrical, mechanical, programming), provides leadership and development to maintenance staff, drives process improvements using WPS/WCM concepts, offers technical support to production teams, and maintains operational stability.

Requirements

Journeyman’s card or equivalent experience to a Journeyman (ex: previous engineering experience, electrician certifications, etc).
Able to read electrical schematics and knowledge of programmable controllers.
Hands-on experience with low voltage (480V and below) electrical applications.
Basic experience with the following automation disciplines: PLC Programming / HMI Development / Variable Frequency Drives / Motion Control / Industrial Networks / Sensors.
2+ years in manufacturing environment with a good understanding of plant operations and engineering, and skilled-trade technician work.
Ability to use hand tools and fabrication tools.
Strong computer skills (Google Suite).
Ability to work as a team, independently, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent planning and project management skills.
Ability to support delivery of projects on time and on budget.
Strong communication and facilitation skills.
Solid decision-making and judgment skills.
Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks.
Proven problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Programming ability in AB Suite (PLC), Fanuc & ABB Robotics.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain electrical work on plant electrical systems and equipment with minimum supervision.
Plan, layout and install complex wiring circuits and distribution centers in conformance with established codes.
Install switches and controls, central subsidiary control panels, electronic devices.
Work from wiring, hydraulic, pneumatic schematic drawings and code book.
Use all electrical measuring and testing devices.
Support proper implementation of new processes & equipment.
Identify, analyze and solve manufacturing process issues and equipment related problems including electrical, mechanical, and programming.
Provide leadership and development to maintenance staff to diagnose and solve electrical equipment issues.
Drive process improvements through the use of WPS/WCM manufacturing concepts and tools.
Provide technical support to production and work teams and serve as a technical resource for the department.
Support maintaining stability in day to day operations.