Whirlpool
Fabrication Machine Operator
Perrysburg,Ohio,USA
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Design and Consultation (Optional):
- May examine existing tools and recommend design modifications.
- May also develop specifications or draw/sketch designs for specialty tools from general descriptions.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required for all hourly production roles).
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from specifications, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Proficiency in the use of precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators) to verify dimensions, alignment, and clearance.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, demonstrating the ability to operate and monitor machinery and equipment (e.g., presses, tools, production line equipment).
- Ability to follow standardized work instructions and adhere strictly to safe work practices.
- Physical Requirements Must be able to stand on feet for the entire shift (10 hours or more per day).
- Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching required for operating and accessing equipment.
- Must have sufficient hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for operating machinery and using precision instruments.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of computers and basic computer skills (familiarity with Google tools preferred).
Compensation
- Company-provided annual safety shoe credit to order safety footwear with zero out-of-pocket cost for standard models.
Benefits
- Access to comprehensive healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans) starting on your first day on the job -no waiting period.
- Retirement Plan:
- Secure your future with company-matched 401(k) retirement savings and life insurance coverage.
- This includes laying out metal stock, preparing and operating machine tools, and fitting and assembling parts.
- Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception to read blueprints and safely operate machines.
This listing is sourced directly from Whirlpool's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.