Operations Technician - AWS 1st Shift Servo Mfg

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: $18.73(minimum) - $23.41(midpoint) - $28.09(maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime

• Level 2: $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:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts

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

Are you ready to make your mark If youre a Operations Technician we have an exciting opportunity for you. If you have experience in manufacturing and are looking to join a great organization we have an exciting opportunity for you! Woodward in Loves Park IL is hiring for a 1st shift All Weekend Shift (Friday-Sunday 3:00am-3:30pm) Operations Technician to support our Braze EDM & Test Stand machine at our Loves Park Campus. This individual will be responsible for manufacturing aerospace parts and components. If you are an experienced machine operator or are looking to advance your manufacturing skills apply now!

What You Will Be Doing

• Follow appropriate work instructions in order to successfully receive clean machine assemble join treat handle and test parts.

• Support: Perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to stocking shipping washing inspecting buffing and polishing.

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Achieve certification and perform tasks equivalent to an NAS 410 Level 1 in the applicable NDT method(s); penetrant radioscopy magnetic particle and ultrasonic.

• Utilize computer programs including web based systems to enter part data log time and look up information in order to complete assigned work tasks.

• Apply inspection techniques use inspection tools efficiently verify the calibration/expiration dates of test equipment and write non-conformance reports (NCRs) when necessary.

• Members may be expected to work in any of the functions below:

• Machining: Set up operate and maintain machines in an industrial setting

• Special Processes: Heat treat braze and plate

• Assembly: Assemble install align adjust lock wire and fit sub-assemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment in an industrial setting

• Test: Calibrate and test control fuel samples maintain and validate test samples

• Inspection: Utilize basic inspection equipment to verify hardware conformance to specification and drawing requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Level 1:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Level 2:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• 1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing or similar production type role is required

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 and 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.