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CNC Machine Repair Technician - 3rd Shift

Woodward
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Aug 2025

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 hourly base pay: $23.34 (minimum) - $29.18(midpoint) - $35.02 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime  

  • Estimated hourly base pay: $28.46 (minimum) - $35.58 (midpoint) - $42.70 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime

  • 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 your mark? Are you a skilled and experienced CNC machine repair technician looking for your next opportunity? Join our dynamic team and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our advanced manufacturing equipment. This is a 3rd shift position at our Rock Cut Campus located in Loves Park, IL.

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background to diagnose, maintain, and repair CNC machinery. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about solving complex mechanical and electrical challenges, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Be Doing 

  • Responsible for preventative and general maintenance and repair of hydraulic, mechanical and systems, machining centers, etc. on the production floor.

  • Using Impulse, MS Word, WWD systems to manage PM schedules and work orders

  • Participating in reactive maintenance requests, responding to down machines in emergency situations on the shop floor.

  • Fluid and filter changes on machinery including but not limited to custom machinery and other types (CNC, NC, pressure washers, etc.).

  • Light mechanical and electrical repairs on (see machines above). Knowledge of machine operations – (see machines above).

  • Manage preventative maintenance schedule with production workers and leadership on the shop floor.

  • Working independently or with a 2-person team on a daily basis.

Additional Information:

Materials and Equipment Used: Daily uses fasteners, electrical wire, motors, pumps, drive assemblies, and purchased machine parts.  Routinely uses pressure gages, micrometers, machinist hand tools, ampere probes, digital multimeters, welding equipment, and machine tools (mill, lathe, drill press, etc.).  Working Environment/Physical Activities: Exertion of 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 100 pounds is required.  Work is both indoors and outdoors.  Work can be at heights, or in cramped and confined spaces.  Chemical Exposure - Exposure to rotating and moving machine components, pressurized vessels/plumbing, chemicals, high temperatures, electricity, and oil.  Rotating on call work will be required.  Weekend and overtime work with short notice

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