Operations Technician (All Weekend Shift - 1st shift)

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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. 

• Level 1 Estimated hourly base pay:  $18.73 (minimum) - $23.41 (midpoint) - $28.09 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime

• Level 2 Estimated hourly base pay: $20.92 (minimum) - $26.25 (midpoint) - $31.38 (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?  Woodward is hiring for multiple Operations Technicians on 2nd shift in our Aluminum Valve Cell Department at our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL. These individuals are responsible for various machining and grinding operations to produce components for the aerospace industry. Experience and entry level candidates are encouraged to apply!

What You Will Be Doing 

• Setting up and operating machines including but not limited to CNC lathes

• Completing assembly and test functions on valves, pumps and/or specialty parts

• Testing, calibrating and validating samples

• Navigating through company specific databases and systems to locate and utilize work instructions.

• Reading blueprints and interpreting GD&T to verify that products are meet customer and company specifications and requirements.

• Documenting processes, discrepancies and non-conformances.

• Using inspection equipment including but not limited to calipers, mics, gauges, CMM inspection equipment to ensure quality standard are upheld.

•  Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects.

• Work is performed in area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear. 

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

What We Are Looking For 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Previous CNC or grinding experience is highly desired.

• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret blueprints is strongly preferred.

• Willingness to learn new and challenging processes and techniques is desired.

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral to all levels of personnel.

• Good time management and organizational skills.

• Basic computer skills (email, data entry, navigating through systems and databases, etc.).

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