Fabrication Machine Operator

Whirlpool•Perrysburg, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Machine Operator fabricates, repairs, and precision-machines metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools. The role involves interpreting technical specifications and blueprints, planning machining operations, and setting up and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders. The operator fits and assembles parts, finishes surfaces, and verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances with precision measuring instruments to meet quality standards while maintaining a safe, organized work environment. Additional tasks may include heat-treating parts, connecting electrical wiring or hydraulic lines, and recommending or developing designs for specialty tools. The work requires standing for shifts of 10 hours or more, frequently lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance. It also involves frequent bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and using fine motor skills to operate machinery and measuring instruments.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from specifications, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Proficiency with precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and dial indicators, to verify dimensions, alignment, and clearance.
Experience in a manufacturing environment, including the ability to operate and monitor machinery and equipment.
Knowledge of computers and basic computer skills.
Ability to follow standardized work instructions and adhere strictly to safe work practices.
Ability to obtain and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification.
Ability to stand for the entire shift, which may be 10 hours or more per day.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to frequently bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach.
Sufficient hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to operate machinery and use precision instruments.
Close, distance, and color vision, as well as depth perception, to read blueprints and operate machines safely.
Ability to hear and respond to safety signals and machine operational sounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Google tools.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools.
Study blueprints, sketches, models, and other specifications to determine materials, machines, layouts, assembly methods, and operation sequences.
Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock, and set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders.
Lift and secure machined parts for work.
Smooth flat and contoured surfaces with scrapers, abrasive stones, and power grinders.
Fit and assemble parts using hand tools.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precision instruments, including dial indicators, gauge blocks, and micrometers.
Heat-treat tools or parts.
May connect wiring and hydraulic lines for electrical and hydraulic components.
May examine existing tools and recommend design modifications or develop specifications and sketches for specialty tools.

Benefits

Up to 120 hours of paid time off in the first year, prorated based on start date.
12 paid holidays per year.
Voluntary overtime opportunities.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage starting on the first day of employment.
Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Life insurance coverage.
Employee discounts on Whirlpool Corporation appliance brands.
Annual safety shoe credit for standard safety footwear.
Tuition reimbursement for technical training, certifications, and degree programs.
Career advancement pathways into technical, leadership, quality auditing, and skilled trade positions.