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The Whirlpool plant in Clyde, Ohio.
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Workers assemble front load washing machines.
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A robot moves a washing machine tub.
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Workers are encouraged to stomp on the competition as they head into work.
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Washing machine drums move along the line.
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Clockwise from left, Thomas Sterling, Tiffany Ladd, and Claudia Sabo work on the top load assembly line.
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Washing machine parts come out of a press.
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Washing machine parts come out of a press.
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Washing machine drums are inspected.
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Front load washer parts move along a line to be painted.
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Thomas Sterling and Tiffany Ladd work on the top load assembly line.
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Washing machine parts come out of a press.
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Tom Bennett, left, and Ashley Morris, in pink, work with others on the front load assembly line.
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A robot moves washing machine drums.
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Angie Ash works on the front load line.
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An autonomous vehicle moves parts.
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Dan O'Brien, Vice-president of Operations, at the Whirlpool plant.
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