Operations Technician (Housings Support) - 1st Shift

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. 

• Level 1: $18.73 (minimum) - $23.41 (midpoint) - $28.09 (maximum)

• Level 2: $20.92 (minimum) - $26.15 (midpoint) - $31.38(maximum)

• 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? If you’re an Operations Technician, we have an exciting opportunity for you. If you have experience in manufacturing and are looking to join a great organization, we have an exciting opportunity for you!  Woodward in Loves Park, IL is hiring for a 1st shift, M-F (7:00am-3:30pm) Operations Technician to support our Loves Park Campus.  This individual will be responsible for manufacturing aerospace parts and components. If you are an experienced machine operator or are looking to advance your manufacturing skills, apply now!

What You Will Be Doing 

• Follow appropriate work instructions in order to successfully receive, clean, machine, assemble, join, treat, handle and test parts.

• Support: Perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, stocking, shipping, washing, inspecting, buffing and polishing.

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Achieve certification and perform tasks equivalent to an NAS 410 Level 1 in the applicable NDT method(s); penetrant, radioscopy, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic.

• Utilize computer programs, including web based systems, to enter part data, log time, and look up information in order to complete assigned work tasks.

• Apply inspection techniques, use inspection tools efficiently, verify the calibration/expiration dates of test equipment and write non-conformance reports (NCR's) when necessary.

• Members may be expected to work in any of the functions below:

• Machining: Set up, operate, and maintain machines in an industrial setting

• Special Processes: Heat treat, braze, and plate

• Assembly: Assemble, install, align, adjust, lock wire, and fit sub-assemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment in an industrial setting

• Test: Calibrate and test control fuel samples, maintain and validate test samples

• Inspection: Utilize basic inspection equipment to verify hardware conformance to specification and drawing requirements. 

What We Are Looking For 

Level 1:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Previous CNC machining and inspection experience is highly desired

• Basic Mechanical aptitude preferred

Level 2:

• 1 more years of experience as an Operations Technician or similar role is strongly preferred