Auto Press Operator

## Auto Press Operator Cleveland,Tennessee,USAApply Now Find out how well you match with this job
** Requisition :
** 72957
** About Whirlpool Corporation
** Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant  pursuit of improving life  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, Kitchen Aid,  Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . 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.

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**** This postion is for 2nd shift, Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 2:30am**###
** Job Summary
** The Auto Press Operator is a highly skilled technical role responsible for the safe and efficient operation, setup, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of automatic power presses and related metal fabrication equipment. The primary focus is to perform complex die installation, configuration, first-piece quality assurance, and ongoing optimization to maximize equipment uptime and production quality.##
** Your responsibilities will include**###
** Job Duties and Essential Functions
*** Press Operation & Material Handling:
Start, monitor, and stop automatic power presses, ensuring the machine runs at rated strokes per minute (SPM). Use overhead cranes or forklifts to safely load metal coils onto uncoilers and position heavy parts or dies.
* Die Setup and Configuration:
Install, align, and secure stamping dies into power presses; adjust ram stroke, shut height, and feed systems to match part specifications. Load CNC or PLC programs for specific jobs and adjust parameters.
* Advanced Fabrication Setup:
Set up and operate secondary fabrication equipment, including roll levelers, shears, CNC Press Brakes, CNC Turrets, and Laser Cutting systems. Set up automated welding cells (MIG, Spot, Projection), changing tips/nozzles, and adjusting parameters (current, pressure, gas flow).
* Quality & Verification:
Run trial parts and grant first piece inspection approval for complex tooling changes. Perform in-depth quality validation using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, fixed gauges, depth gauge) to verify conformance of parts to blueprints, and conduct weld destructive testing (chisel tests). Conduct frequent visual inspections for burrs, cracks, or surface defects.
* Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
Analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot complex mechanical, die, tooling, electrical, and programming issues (CNC, PLC) to resolve equipment failures and maintain flow. Perform daily, weekly, and routine preventative/autonomous maintenance, lubrication, and execute minor on-site repairs (e.g., change punch, fix burr, adjust air pressure). Use Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO) when performing adjustments/maintenance.
* Production & Scrap Management:
Monitor and empty scrap bins or conveyors to prevent  slug backup.  Maintain accurate counts of parts produced and document downtime, mechanical issues, and setup parameters in the daily shift log/MES.
* Safety and Continuous Improvement:
Strictly adhere to light curtain protocols and two-hand control safety requirements, verifying all safety systems are fully operational. Drive process improvements using formal problem-solving methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, 5

Why) to eliminate inefficiencies and quality defects.
* Workspace Organization:
Maintain a clean 5S…