Early Career Machinist - Multiple Shift Openings

$1500 Signing Bonus!

Looking for innovative machinists with expertise in programming, fixturing and processes on a 5-axis machine.

The position involves advanced troubleshooting, decision-making and problem solving. Decisions influence overall project success, finances and/or the ability to meet objectives. The role works under minimal supervision and provides guidance, mentoring and training to other members. There is some contact with external suppliers or customers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Sets up and operate 5 axis machines with little or no supervision and performs required process checks or inspections per the process documentation. Provides expertise and guidance to other members on manufacturing processes and fixturing of parts.

• Utilize computer programs to enter part data (e.g., serial number), log time, look up instructions and blueprints and use existing programs and download new programs.

• Utilize various gauging equipment to ensure conformance to the engineering specifications and standards through the production run. Collaborate with appropriate organizations to develop process plans and improvements. Collaborate with engineering to determine drawing requirements, resolve errors, and develop solutions.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 1 years as a machinist

• HS Diploma or equivalent

• Ability to learn and use available business software as necessary along with Esprit Cam system and Renishaw probe programs and outputs

• Knowledge of (GD&T) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing such as perpendicularity, parallelism, flatness. This includes the ability to interpret tolerances on prints and perform inspection techniques and the ability to interpret and apply datum structures, material condition tolerances, orientation tolerances to solve complex manufacturing issues using all of these logic flows with the MAIC concept.

• Experience operating CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) programming/machining

• Ability to read, understand, edit basic programs and/or basic knowledge of one or more of the following skills - grinding, turning, milling, drilling.

• The ability to provide excellent service to internal customers with flex hours to achieve the 10 day goals.

• 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, to take independent action and complete job tasks without being instructed to complete them in a innovative way.

• The ability to define, diagnose, and resolve problems with advanced troubleshooting and problem solving. This also includes the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills and the ability to integrate knowledge of current resources and constraints, priorities and manufacturing processes.

• The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team.

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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.

• Minimum hourly pay: $21.00

• 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

• Bereavement leave/ Paid Parental Leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Short Term Disability / Member Optional Life

• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

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

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