Whirlpool

Whirlpool

Set Up Operator - 2nd Shift

Racine,Wisconsin,USA · Junior

Sponsorship not specified$400k-$600kDetected 29 days ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role60
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 17 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

Green-card follow-through: 82%

Of 11 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 2 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 499 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Reported a layoff in this occupation

In a green-card filing decided 2026-01-16, this employer stated it had laid off workers in Industrial Engineers (IA) during the preceding six months.Describes the period before that filing, not necessarily today. Unlike WARN notices this is occupation-specific and federal.

Files H-1B transfers

4 transfer filings in the last year, covering 4 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 70 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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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

  • Make own set-up adjustments, run trial parts, and give first piece inspection approval.
  • Perform periodic visual and dimensional quality checks using precision measuring instruments.
  • Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance, including lubrication of machines, dies, and related equipment.
  • Finish System Support:
  • Monitor, check, and record system parameters such as pressures, temperatures, chemical levels, and make necessary chemical additions to maintain bath parameters.
  • Maintain safety equipment and guarding.
  • Capability to perform repetitive manual tasks such as grinding, blending, and buffing stainless steel parts.
  • Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform precision measurements and visual quality inspections.

Requirements

  • Certifications/Licenses required: Power Press certification, Overhead crane training, and/or Fork truck license/PVO license.
  • Work Experience: Previous punch press operation and/or setup experience is required.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience operating automated presses or similar equipment in a manufacturing environment.
  • Technical/Product knowledge: Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, depth gauge, etc.).
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, part drawings, and work instructions.
  • Knowledge of visual quality standards and basic production reporting processes.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently.
  • Ability to lift and load steel coils and heavy parts using cranes, hoists, or manual effort as required for machine setup.
  • Certifications/Licenses required:
  • Previous punch press operation and/or setup experience is required.

Nice to have

  • Preferred skills and experiences Understanding of E-coat and Phosphate chemical systems is a plus.

Compensation

  • $400k-$600k

Company info

  • 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.
  • This role in summary Responsible for the mechanical set-up, safe operation, and technical configuration of various metal fabrication (stamping presses, slitting, laser/CNC), stainless steel rework, and finish system equipment.
  • This role performs machine changeovers, executes quality checks, conducts routine maintenance, and ensures a safe and compliant work area to maximize continuous production flow.
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