Tool Room Lead - 2nd shift

Whirlpool • Racine, WI

75d

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. This role in summary involves directing, coordinating, overseeing, and providing technical support to craftsmen and maintaining tooling for manufacturing equipment at the InSinkErator manufacturing plant. Craftsmen include, but are not limited to, machinists, toolmakers, trainees, or apprentices. The job may require handling hazardous waste, and candidates will be trained at least once per year to properly handle and accumulate hazardous waste in accordance with applicable federal and state environmental regulations and InSinkErator environmental procedures. This is a Safety Sensitive position, and job holders will be included in the list of employees who may be randomly screened under the InSinkErator Substance Abuse policy. This is a 2nd shift position.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings and safely operate all tool room machinery.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, along with the ability to make quick and sound decisions.
• Strong inter-personal skills required; high degree of initiative.
• Must have the ability to work alone and effectively with other people.
• Must be able to manage conflict.
• Good attitude and attendance is also required.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management.
• Previous experience leading or directing the work of others a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assign work to craftsmen utilizing the tool room schedule, as provided by the department planner/expediter.
• Oversee assigned work progress and support craftsmen activities by coaching, leading, and training as required to ensure timely and quality task accomplishment.
• Review all completed work orders submitted by craftsmen for proper content and description of work performed.
• Ensure that necessary replacement parts are ordered, proper account numbers are assigned, and any failed tooling is sent out for repair.
• Coordinate, as necessary, between the tool room and outside tool shops, relating to die/tooling repairs.
• Must be knowledgeable of and operate within the provisions of the Tool Room 'DQOP' and 'ISO' policies and procedures.
• Participate in activities to assist in ensuring safe working conditions for facility employees.
• Perform tooling maintenance and repair assignments as directed by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed