2nd Shift Machinist III (M-F 3:30 PM - 12AM)

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.

• Estimated hourly pay: $36.19 - $52.18. Plus shift differential and overtime if applicable
• 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical dental and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Bereavement 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:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark If youre a Machinist 3 we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Machinist 3 will report to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for setting up operating and maintaining multiple machine types in an industrial setting. The position involve 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.

Whats In It For You

At Woodward our employees are called and treated as members and weve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. Its an inclusive positive collaborative and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Sets up and operates 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. Provide training to others in the department when necessary double checks the work of others.
• Perform routed operations of precision close tolerance parts.
• Complete paperwork while adhering to record retention requirements.
• Utilizes continuous improvement processes to improve operational effectiveness.
• Identify document and control non-conforming material according to procedures identify and implement corrective actions to address non-conformance and implement root cause corrective actions.
• Adhere to all safety standards regulations and operating procedures.
• Utilize computer programs to enter part data (e.g. serial number) log time look up instructions and blueprints and download programs.
• Utilize work instructions set-up sheets and method documents to correctly set up machines and inspect machined parts.
• 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.
• Clean and maintain measuring instruments and test equipment and inspect parts for cleanliness (e.g. routed and deburring operations). Operate precision inspection equipment and perform first piece check out.
• Interpret and follow blueprints for proper production task completion. Interprets and applies datum structures material condition tolerances orientation tolerances and produce parts to solve complex manufacturing issues/problems.
• Provides programing and troubleshooting of machinery involving others when necessary. May also produce tooling fixtures (Low Volume Only).

Other Functions

• Communicate information to others about project status updates specific instructions etc. and review item status in MRP to ensure item is logged/closed out appropriately. Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple audiences with differing knowledge levels.
• Clean and organize the immediate work area. Able to lead and organize 5S activity.
• May perform secondary work functions such as deburring and sub-assembly with certifications as required.
• Provide training and mentoring to others in the department when necessary.
• May set up Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machinery and make adjustments when necessary.
• Monitor and maintain the condition of cutting tools.
• Notify supervisors and other personnel of production or machine problems.
• Promote teamwork within the organization.
• Verify the calibration of equipment and expiration dates.
• Obtain certifications as necessary for required processes.
• Complete and review product paperwork verifying all paperwork is present and filled out appropriately.
• Follow all departmental safety rules and regulations.

What We Are Looking For

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g. formalized inspection standards inspection instructions best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently. The ability to read and use micrometers functional and cylindrical gauges comparators indicator setups calibration stickers and scales.
• Advanced ability to read interpret and use the information presented in drawings diagrams and blueprints to determine appropriate activities tools and next steps in the production process.
• Ability to learn and use available business software as necessary.
• Knowledge of part special handling guidelines and specifications. This includes researching part handling instructions using facility databases or work orders and following the handling procedures required.
• Knowledge of nonconformance procedures and processes when parts fail inspection. This includes knowledge of systems required to log and track failed inspections and associated documentation as needed within area of responsibility.
• Advanced knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing such as perpendicularity parallelism flatness. This includes the ability to interpret tolerances on prints and perform inspection techniques. This includes the ability to interpret and apply datum structures material condition tolerances orientation tolerances to solve complex manufacturing issues.
• Knowledge of CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) programming/machining including the ability to read understand edit basic programs and/or basic knowledge of one or more of the following skills - grinding turning milling drilling.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes to improve operational effectiveness
• 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 companys reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement.
• The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input access modify or output information or to execute programs.
• Have the ability to create test/inspection programs for various computer controlled testers.
• The ability to write effectively to read and understand work documents and to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisors. The position also involves the ability to provide guidance to members through instruction and personal example. The position also requires the ability to instruct others on specific activities used in a production process and includes demonstrating and explaining activities on a job.
• 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. This also includes process optimization or the ability to identify opportunities to improve current production processes and to implement the necessary steps for the improvements.
• The ability to provide excellent service to internal customers.
• 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.
• The ability to accurately provide the information requested on specific forms reports and logs.
• 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.
• The ability to perform simple arithmetic computations including addition subtraction multiplication and division correctly using whole numbers fractions decimals and percentages.
• The ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously and the ability to follow work orders efficiently.
• 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 and possessing strong hand-eye coordination.

Education or Formal Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Required

• 5 years required

This position is part of an IAM Bargained Group.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political Asylee or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other category protected under federal state or local laws.

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