Operations Technician - 2nd Shift

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.

* 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:
o Home / Auto Insurance discounts
o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're looking to start your manufacturing career with a great company, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring for multiple new members to join our team on 2nd shift at our Loves Park Campus. In this role, you will learn new and challenging processes and contribute to the company to achieve outstanding outcomes! Apply now!

What You Will Be Doing
* Operating laser mark machines, inserting components into housings including but not limited to lee plugs and STI's, setting up PIND testing, pressure wash and flush.
* Following work instructions to document processes and verify parts meet customer and company specifications and quality requirements.
* Locating and following work instructions for cleaning, building, operations functions
* Completing regularly scheduled and in-process visual and measurement inspections of depth of inserts using instruments, such as micrometers and calipers
* Reading and interpreting blueprints and GD&T
* Using various computer programs and internal system to locate work and build instructions, prints and diagrams and documenting non-conformances and production

What We Are Looking For
Level 1:
* High School Diploma
* Previous manufacturing experience is highly desired
Level 2:
* High School Diploma or equivalent is required
* 12 months or more in an operation technician or similar role is strongly preferred
Minimum Requirements:
* Willing to learn new and challenging processes and techniques
* 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.
* May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.
* Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral to all levels of personnel.
* Good time management and organizational skills.
* Basic computer skills (email, data entry, etc.).


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