Operations Technician - Machine Operator - Link and Lever Cell (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’re looking for motivated individuals to join our 2nd shift team at our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL. In this role, you’ll be operating machinery, working with precision tools, and playing an important part in producing high-quality parts and products. Individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply! If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy working with your hands, and are ready to grow in an exciting industry, we’d love to hear from you!

What You Will Be Doing 

• Setting up and operating VMC machines, performing tool offsets and changes, editing programs, etc.

• Performing operations including but not limited to sub-assembly techniques, bench inspections and laser marking. 

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to meet customer specifications

• Working with company specific databases, Microsoft and other computer programs to locate work instructions, blueprints, enter production, quality and other data for quality and traceability purposes

• Using various inspection tools and equipment including but not limited to calipers, micrometers and various gauges to ensure customer and company specifications are being met

Additional Information

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 1:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• Previous machining experience is highly preferred

Level 2:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• 1 year of machining experience is strongly desired

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. Depart