Continuous Improvement Maintenance Technician
Whirlpool · Racine, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level continuous improvement role at Whirlpool (industrial) in Racine, WI. Lead, and support Kaizens on behalf of the PM/AM team Work with Technicians/Maintenance to assist with the development and documentation of Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs), One Point Lessons (OPLs), and other AM/PM pillar tools.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, Root cause
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 129 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 36 other live lean / ci postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$128k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 81%
- Team leadership 57%
- 5S 49%
- Value stream mapping 43%
- ✓ Kaizen 30%
- Tooling 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Whirlpool
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Whirlpool in Racine
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Full description from WhirlpoolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
will include
Assist with all World Class Manufacturing (WCM) activities, including training and support for PM/AM pillar
requirements
Implement actions guided by the Pillar Leader to achieve strategic goals
Establish and lead recurring meetings
Follow up with PM/AM team members on open actions Identify gaps in the PM/AM pillar plan and support actions for closure
Lead training to support improvement activities on different WCM methods
Support PM/AM Pillar KPI's, Kaizens and action plans
Update, track, and maintain the PM/AM Pillar KPIs
Become proficient at use of the WCM tools with the AST, Production Techs and Maintenance team
Develop a working knowledge of CMMS for data collection and reporting (FIIX), tracking PM/AM tags and tag closure rate.
Follow up on breakdowns to ensure Emergency Work Orders (EWOs) are triggered and complete root cause analysis techniques with the PM/AM team to determine a single point root cause
Lead, and support Kaizens on behalf of the PM/AM team Work with Technicians/Maintenance to assist with the development and documentation of Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs), One Point Lessons (OPLs), and other AM/PM pillar tools.
Support other pillar leads concerning the PM/AM pillar
Complete all required paperwork, quality records, documents, etc. Comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, and clean/restock area at end of shift.
requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills
Good project management skills for handling multiple acti
Excellent interpersonal skills
Availability to work cross over shifts. (Shift can be flexible)
Post Secondary education in a related field
Machine/ Mechanical knowledge and background
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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. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .
This role in summary
The WCM PM/AM Pillar Specialist will play a major role in the deployment of the World Class Manufacturing within the Racine Manufacturing Facility. This position will support the implementation of PM Pillar methodology KPI's and problem solving tools usage to drive a zero breakdown culture. Duties will include training and coaching team members, document development, implementation of maintenance theory, audit support, leading, and gap closure action items.
Your
Why You Should Apply
- •Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)
- •Medical, dental, vision, 401k and other benefits available immediately
- •Tuition reimbursement
- •Growth opportunities
- •Perfect Attendance Bonus
- •Appliance Discounts
- •Team Focused Dynamic
- •New and Modern Equipment
- •Air Conditioned Facility
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
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