Tool Room Machinist Job at Whirlpool Corporation, Racine, WI

  • Whirlpool Corporation
  • Racine, WI

Job Description

Requisition ID: 73064

About Whirlpool Corporation

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 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 2025, the company reported

approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -

41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional

information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

This role in summary

Reporting to the Tool Room Supervisor/lead man, this position provides technical support to the repair and manufacture of needed tooling used in the manufacturing processes, both new and existing tooling, including prototype applications.

The Tool Room is an area where many diverse machining and assembly procedures are used. Many different types of coolants, solvents, and cutting fluids are used in its daily functions. Some people may react to the different solvents and/or coolants used. Tools and dies and component parts are very sharp and must be handled with extreme care. Gloves and other personal protective equipment are available. Multiple machines are used in the everyday operation of this area. Tool Room personnel are responsible for their own housekeeping.

Tool Room personnel often work in other areas of the plant where hearing protection is mandatory. Tool Room employees are required to comply with all safety practices for their area, any area of the plant they work in, and all general company safety practices and regulations.

This is a Safety Sensitive position. Employees in this job classification may be randomly screened under InSinkErator's Substance Abuse policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Responsible for the manufacture and resurfacing of welding bars and wheels used in the production process.

  2. Sharpen needed cutting tools as required by manufacturing departments.

  3. Build, finish to print specification and maintain die components, fixtures and fixture components.

  4. Participate in activities to assist in ensuring safe working conditions for facility employees.

  5. Assist manufacturing and tool room with any part fabrication when necessary. Rough and finish prep tooling for the wire EDM machine.

  6. Perform additional assignments as directed by the position's lead man or supervisor.

  7. Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc.

  8. Comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.

  9. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, and clean/restock area at end of shift.

Minimum requirements

  • Requires an Associate Degree in a technical discipline and two (2) years of tool room related experience; OR a high school diploma or equivalent, post secondary education equivalent to one year of a technical discipline and four (4) years of tool room experience; OR a high school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of tool room experience.

  • Ability to comprehend blueprints and schematics relating to tooling, equipment, and fixtures.

  • Working knowledge of tool room equipment, including but not limited to: Bridgeport mills, lathes, grinders and other ancillary equipment.

  • Knowledge of metal heat-treating a plus.

  • Math competency in basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

  • Understanding of tool steel selection process and application.

  • Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.

  • Ability to use precision measuring equipment including dial indicators, calipers, and micrometers.

  • Strong interpersonal skills; high degree of initiative; ability to work effectively both alone and with others.

  • Good attitude and attendance also required.

Preferred skills and experiences

  • Knowledge on use of technical measuring equipment such as coordinate measuring machine and optical comparators is preferred.

Why should you apply?

  • Air conditioned facility

  • Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)

  • Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Growth opportunities

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers ( . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook ( , Twitter ( , LinkedIn ( , Instagram ( and YouTube ( .

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Job Tags

Immediate start, Shift work

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