Operation Technician - Armature Cell 2nd 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 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 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 youre an experience machine operator we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is seeking qualified grind hone and deburr operators to join Armature Cell Department at the Loves Park Campus in Loves Park IL. This position is on 2nd shift (Monday Thursday 3:24pm 1:54am) and will be responsible for repair work on servo valves. Apply now to become part of an innovative and dynamic organization!

What You Will Be Doing
Performing repair work on servo valves ensuring repairs meet all customer and company requirements and specifications.
Conducting tag and various inspection checks using equipment such as calipers micrometers gauges and optical comparators.
Executing deburring surface grinding and honing and lapping operations to remove excess materials
Operating Haas Lathes including loading programs performing tool offsets and making necessary tool changes.
Reading and interpreting blueprints work instructions and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to verify tolerances and specifications
Using various computer programs including Microsoft and company systems to document findings operations and any nonconformances.
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.

What We Are Looking For
Previous machine operations experience is strongly desired
Strong mechanical aptitude preferred

Level 1:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Level 2:
High school
1 or more years of experience in a similar role (honing grinding deburring 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
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