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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales
• close to 90% of which were in the Americas
• 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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Title:

Brazer II ( Sander)

Hourly Rate:

$21.35 ## Job Summary This is a skilled trade position responsible for all the principal sanding operations in the Paint/Welding area of the plant

Job Duties and Essentials Functions:

• Positioning and clamping workpieces and fixtures into the holding fixture, using precision measuring instruments like a square, rule, and template.
• Performing technical tasks for troubleshooting and repair on structural and functional components of systems, which may involve screwing, bolting, riveting, welding, and brazing/soldering of parts.
• Verifying conformance of the finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as fixed gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Performing principal sanding operations in the Paint/Welding area, including sanding/buffing down welds on metal surfaces for fabrication and assembly parts.
• Reworking sanding, including sanding down painted surfaces to prepare for repainting.
• Sanding down aluminum doors and installing hanger brackets via hand tight wing nut fastener.
• Sanding exterior sides of cabinets and capping exposed fasteners on parts in preparation for paint.
• Potentially utilizing a burn-off oven to burn paint off conveyor hooks.
• Maintain full working knowledge of all processes.
• Ensure the safe operation of equipment and follow Whirlpool policies regarding attendance, safety requirements, and PPE.
• Report immediately to supervisor/lead/manager all problems which may affect safety, equipment, tooling, and/or quality.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor (e.

g., lifting and loading parts on overhead conveyors, unloading painted parts).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete industrial floors for the duration of an 8
• to 12-hour shift.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, and maneuver objects up to 35 lbs independently.
• Requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching to position workpieces and access equipment.
• High level of manual dexterity and precise hand-eye coordination for applying brazing alloy and using precision measuring instruments.
• Must have visual acuity for reading blueprints and technical specifications, and for performing detailed dimensional and quality inspection of finished parts.
• Ability to work in a typical manufacturing environment, which may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, varying temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels (PPE required). ## Required Qualifications

Education:

HS Diploma ## This role in summary ## Your responsibilities will include ## Minimum requirements ## Preferred skills and experiences ## Why should you apply? ## Additional information 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.