CNC Machinist (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.

• Estimated hourly base pay: Level 1: $21.00 (minimum) - $26.25 (midpoint) - $31.50 (maximum)
• Estimated hourly base pay: Level 2: $24.11 (minimum) - $30.14 (midpoint) - $45.00 (maximum). Plus, overtime and shift premium.
• Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
• 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 CNC Machinist, we have an exciting opportunity for you! In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor and take responsibility for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machining equipment in an industrial setting. This includes mills, lathes, turning centers, or multi-axis machines. This position requires strong troubleshooting skills, moderate decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

Working under limited supervision, you will also provide guidance to other team members as needed. If you’re ready to bring your expertise in CNC machining to a dynamic environment and make a meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you!

• This position is for a first-shift role, working four days a week, Monday through Thursday (4X10), starting 5am.
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Set up and operate CNC machines with little or no supervision, performing required process checks and inspections per process documentation.
• Adhere to all safety standards, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Identify, document, and control nonconforming material per procedures. Implement corrective actions and root cause solutions to address nonconformance.
• Use computer programs to enter part data (e.g., serial numbers), log time, access instructions and blueprints, and download programs.
• Refer to work instructions, setup sheets, and method documents to correctly set up machines and inspect machined parts.
• Utilize various gauging equipment to ensure conformance to engineering specifications and standards throughout the production run.
• Collaborate with appropriate teams to develop and implement process plans and improvements.
• Clean and maintain measuring instruments and test equipment, inspecting parts for cleanliness (e.g., routed and deburring operations).
• Operate precision inspection equipment and perform first-piece checkouts when applicable.
• Interpret and follow blueprints to ensure proper task completion.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma required.
• Level 1: 1 years of experience running CNC machines required.
• Level 2: 2 years of experience running CNC machines required.
• Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, bending, or lifting/moving objects.
• Deburring skills preferred.
• Work 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.
• Experience with a variety of CNC machining equipment, such as mills, lathes, turning centers, or multi-axis machines, preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of G&M code for CNC programming and troubleshooting.
  
  

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.

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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