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.

Estimated hourly base pay : $18 / hr (minimum) - $19 / hr (midpoint) Plus shift differential and overtime.

Experience Required :

• Mechanical Assembler Level 1 : No experience required.
• Mechanical Assembler Level 2 : 2-5 Years of related work experience / certifications
• Mechanical Assembler Level 3 : 5 years of related work experience / certifications

Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Shift Premium : 10% for Second Shift; 15% for Third Shift

• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• Stock Options
• 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.
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement 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 are interested in becoming a Mechanical Assembler at Woodward, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Mechanical Assembler will report to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for assembling, installing, aligning, adjusting, and fitting subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment, in an industrial setting.

The position works under some supervision and limited contact with external suppliers or customers.

What's In It for You

It's a positive collaborative environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.

What you will be doing

• Assemble and / or perform preset calibration / final testing. Performs low to moderately complex assembly and test. Products may include but are not limited to small products, light subassemblies, and / or complete units of a smaller size.
• Assemble, install, align, adjust, and fit subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment as per work instructions.
• Clean parts and maintain tooling and equipment per proper work instructions.
• Follow work instructions associated with assembly skills to become certified for work being performed.
• Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements.
• Pick and / or stock parts from point of use in stock rooms and places completed parts. (In Duarte, Stockhandlers perform these functions.)
• Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner, including Quality Assurance and Test Record.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters).
• Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g., formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently.

The ability to read and use micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, comparators, indicator setups, scales.

• Knowledge and ability to use torque wrenches to adjust parts and equipment, or install parts and equipment, following established specifications and procedures.
• Knowledge of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of recalls and potential costs due to negative impacts on a company's reputation.

This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement.

• The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minute inconsistencies / faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility.
• The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information.
• The ability to write effectively, to read and understand work documents and to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisor.
• General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment / machines. This includes the ability to learn new systems quickly, understanding how parts relate, and how they impact system functionality.

The position also requires manual dexterity or the ability to work quickly with hands.

• The ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities. This includes the ability and willingness to take ownership for work activities, to learn and understand company policies and procedures.
• The ability to accurately provide the information requested on specific forms, reports, and logs. This includes generating or transcribing appropriate words, numbers, or symbols to complete written or computerized forms, reports, or logs.
• The ability to identify problems and to assist with resolution. This also includes the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
• The ability to provide excellent service to internal customers.
• The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team.
• The ability to perform simple arithmetic computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• The ability to process multiple types of information and / or perform multiple tasks simultaneously and the ability to follow work orders efficiently.
• The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner and possessing strong hand-eye coordination.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism.
• Detail orientation and ability to follow work instructions.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Protected Veterans

Last updated : 2024-06-27