Repair and Overhaul Technician (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: Estimated hourly base pay:  $23.66 (minimum) - $29.57 (midpoint) - $35.48 (maximum) Plus, shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

• 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 a mechanically inclined individual with a strong mechanical aptitude, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  Woodward is hiring for multiple Repair and Overhaul Technician openings at our Loves Park Campus. If you are looking for a challenging work environment with one of the leading aerospace companies in the world, this is the opportunity for you! This position will be responsible for and performing complex mechanical assembly and testing processes for aerospace components.

Apply now to join our dynamic team!

What You Will Be Doing

• Performing mechanical assembly work ensuring quality metrics for the customer and   company are being met.
• Conducting testing and calibration processes on parts, with a keen understanding of pressure, flow, leaks, tolerances, and yield.
• Following detailed work instructions and build procedures
• Assembling, installing, aligning and adjusting subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment
• Working with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements

What We Are Looking For 

Level 1 Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required
• Experience in a manufacturing industry performing assembly and/or testing on similar components is highly desired
• 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.
• Internal applicants: must have CI Tier 1 Certification.
• External applicants: ability to achieve CI Tier Certificate within 1 year is required
• Internal applicants: 4 years of experience as an Operations technician at Woodward is preferred

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.   The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Gr