Operations Tech (CNC Machining & Assembly Opportunities) - 2nd 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:  $18.73(minimum) - $23.41(midpoint) - $28.09(maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime

• Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $20.92(minimum) - $26.15(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?  We have exciting opportunities for you. Woodward is hiring for multiple positions at our Rock Cut Campus, in Loves Park, IL. Come and work in a challenging environment with one of the leading Aerospace company's in the world. If you have several years of experience, or are an entry-level candidate, please apply now!

What You Will Be Doing 

• Setting up and operating a variety of different CNC Machines or Grinders to process and manufacture materials to customer and company requirements and specifications.

• Conducting tool offsets, changes and editing programs on machines and equipment as needed.

• Completing required process checks and inspections using calipers, micrometers, dial/depth indicators, optical comparators, laser mics, etc.

• Processing and machining materials per company and customer work instructions and specifications.

• Performing mechanical assembly work, particularly with small intricate components, ensuring quality metrics for the customer and company are being met.

• Executing testing and calibration processes on parts, with a keen understanding of pressure, flow, leaks, tolerances, and yield.

• Performing special process operations, including by not limited to heat treat operations, bonding, brazing, plating, anodizing, etc. 

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering specifications and GD&T

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

• Work is performed in an 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 

• Level I:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Previous machining, assembly or test experience preferred

• Basic mechanical aptitude required
   

• Level II:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• 2 years of experience within a manufacturing setting desired

• Basic knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines