Operations Technician (1st shift - Non-Destructive Testing)

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 applicants 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)
Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $20.92 (minimum) $26.15 (midpoint) $31.38 (maximum)
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 Buyup / 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 FlexibleSpending
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 youre a Test Technician we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring a Operations Technician focusing on NonDestructive Testing to support our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park IL on 1st shift. This position will be responsible for testing critical components to maintain high standards of safety and quality.

What You Will Be Doing
Inspecting and validating hardware per applicable processes (e.g. magnetic particle ultrasonic radiography radioscopy load tests casting inspection penetrate inspection).
Writing NonConformance Reports (NCRs) to document findings that do not align with customer or company specifications
Completing necessary paperwork and document results via company specific and MS programs and systems.
Collaborating and working with engineering maintenance and leadership groups to keep projects flowing through to finish updating status and instructions as needed.
Reading and interpreting blueprints on a regular basis to complete testing procedures
Completing courses training and testing to become validated in company processes
Setting up and operating various testing equipment/stands including but not limited to Xray magnetic particle vapor degreaser florescent penetration etc.

What We Are Looking For
Level 1:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Previous manufacturing experience is highly desired
Level 2:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
12 months or more in a nondestructive testing or similar role is strongly preferred

Physical Activities:
Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity including walking standing or bending; and lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Ability to stand for entire shift.
Work is 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


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