Operations Technician (1st shift - Non-Destructive Testing)

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)  
•    Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay:  $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:  
o    Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
o    Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

 Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Test Technician, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  Woodward is hiring a Operations Technician, focusing on Non-Destructive Testing to support our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL on 1st shift. This position will be responsible for testing critical components to maintain high standards of safety and quality. 

What You Will Be Doing 
•    Inspecting and validating hardware per applicable processes (e.g., magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiography, radioscopy, load tests, casting inspection, penetrate inspection).
•    Writing Non-Conformance Reports (NCR's) to document findings that do not align with customer or company specifications
•    Completing necessary paperwork and document results via company specific and MS programs and systems.
•    Collaborating and working with engineering, maintenance and leadership groups to keep projects flowing through to finish, updating status and instructions as needed. 
•    Reading and interpreting blueprints on a regular basis to complete testing procedures
•    Completing courses, training and testing to become validated in company processes
•    Setting up and operating various testing equipment/stands, including but not limited to X-ray, magnetic particle, vapor degreaser, florescent penetration, etc. 
 

What We Are Looking For 
Level 1:
•    High School Diploma or equivalent is required
•    Previous manufacturing experience is highly desired
Level 2: 
•    High School Diploma or equivalent is required
•    12 months or more in a non-destructive testing or similar role is strongly preferred

Physical Activities:
•    Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds. 
•    Ability to stand for entire shift.  
•    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
 
 
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., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).
 
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
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