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Associate Machinist (Weekend Day Shift)

Woodward
Fort Collins, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Sept 2025
💰 $52,000/yr($34,000/yr$52,000/yr)

About the role

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

  • Estimated annual base pay: $17.85(minimum) - $22.31(midpoint) - $26.77(maximum). Plus, overtime and shift premium.
  • Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
  • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption Assistance  
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
  • Member referral bonus 
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
  • Voluntary benefits, including:  
    • Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
    • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make an impact? We’re seeking passionate individuals with strong mechanical aptitude to join our team as Associate Machinists! In this role, you will report to the Operations Supervisor and be responsible for operating, setting up, and maintaining a select range of machine types in an industrial environment. We’re looking for candidates with a knack for understanding machines and tools, and a desire to grow their skills in a hands-on, fast-paced setting. While this position works under close supervision, it offers a great opportunity to build your expertise and make a difference.

** This position is for a first shift position, typically scheduled from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, working 10-hour shifts – Monday through Thursday.

What You Will Be Doing 

  • Document non-conforming material according to procedures participate in activities to implement root cause and corrective actions identified.

  • Adhere to all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures.

  • Utilize work instructions and method documents to produce and inspect machines parts.

  • Utilize various gauging equipment to ensure conformance to the engineering specifications and standards through the production run.

  • Clean and maintain measuring instruments and test equipment and inspects parts for cleanliness (e.g., routed and deburring operations). Operates inspection equipment.

  • Interpret and follow blueprints for proper production task completion.

  • Perform routed operations of parts.

  • Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques

What We Are Looking For 

  • high school diploma or equivalent is required.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude or beginning experience with CNC machining is highly preferred.

  • Ability to perform moderate physical activities that require agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, bending, and lifting or moving objects.

  • Work is performed in an industrial environment where following safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear, is essential.

  • Candidates may be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the

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