Requisition ID: 45377

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2020, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 78,000 employees and 57 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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Representative (Apprentice)

This role in summary
Whirlpool is looking for qualified candidates for the role of Representative (Apprentice) in the Laundry, Dishwasher, Cooking, and Refrigeration laboratories. These positions are located at Benton Harbor, MI. This is a four-year program with on-the-job training and required college-level classes paid through Whirlpool. This opportunity is coordinated with the apprentice, the State of Michigan, and provides the apprentice with a mechatronics technician certificate and Associate Degree in Mechatronics upon completion. The Mechatronics Technician apprenticeship program is accredited by the State of Michigan.

Your responsibilities will include

• Will complete 8000 hours of on the job training
• Complete the required college-level classes in skilled trades
• Obtain a base level understanding of all the areas within the laboratory
• Work on Whirlpool products as requested in Lab Request system to produce internal and external certification documents
• Operate a wide range of equipment common to a laboratory environment: data collection, measurement, analysis, Microsoft and Google office tools, etc.
• Work in all areas of the laboratory including safety, codes, performance, energy, electrical, structural, developmental, and reliability testing
• Deliver testing and data on time
• Show acceptable progress in a given area as seen through evaluations provided by the mentor

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience using manual skills in assembly/disassembly and the use of measurement equipment

Preferred skills and experience

• Excellent communication and thought leadership
• Ability to follow detailed test procedures & standards. Create test reports
• Experience with or ability to use Microsoft and Google office tools
• Ability to collect and interpret data based on instructions and to create documentation / reporting documents
• Basic level of electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Support lean lab process efficiency

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