What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coil Winder - 2nd Shift position at Woodward, Inc.?
Position Purpose:
Coil Winder reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for operating basic machines and deburring, or light assembly, in an industrial setting. The position works under close supervision, limited decision-making and limited contact with external suppliers or customers.
Essential Functions:
- Communicates information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions, etc. and reviews item status in MRP and ensures item is logged/closed out based on its current status.
- Documents non-conformance and dispositions using non-conformance forms.
- Cleans and maintains measuring instruments and test equipment; treats and inspects/tests parts (e.g., routed and deburring operations) per applicable work instructions.
- Follows all departmental safety rules and regulations and puts on all appropriate safety gear, and clothing/protection required by work activities.
- Completes and reviews product paperwork, verifying all paperwork is present and filled out appropriately and complete computer entries accurately and in a timely manner.
Other Functions:
- Clean and organize the immediate work area.
- Interpret and follow blueprints for proper production task completion.
- May be required to obtain certification as necessary per function requirements.
- May perform tasks related to NDT, machinist, and mechanical assembler positions.
- Perform limited preventative maintenance to ensure machines and equipment run smoothly and notify supervisors of production or machine problems.
- Verify the calibration of equipment and expiration dates.
- Promote teamwork within the organization.
Work Environment/ Physical Activities:
- Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects.
- Work is performed in area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g. wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters.)
- Department Safety Rules: The ability to adhere to department safety rules regarding eye and ear protection, personal protection, hazard labeling, MSDS sheets, evacuation procedures, and emergency phone numbers.
- Requires verbal and written communication skills. The position also requires the ability to follow work instructions/order within area of responsibility.
- 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, to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisors, and the ability to listen attentively and comprehend key pieces of spoken information.
- 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 ort 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 of work activities, to learn and understand company policies and procedures.
- 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.
- 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 see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
Education or Formal Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.
Experience Required:
- No related work experience is required.
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets. Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment. Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment. The company’s innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment. Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans
Job Operations/Manufacturing
Primary Location United States-Illinois-Niles
Organization Woodward
Schedule FULL TIME
Shift 2nd Shift / Evening Job
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