Machinist-Prototype

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 base pay: $31.25(minimum) - $40.38(midpoint) - $50.00(maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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 aCNC Prototype Machinist we have an exciting opportunity for you!

**This is a 2nd shift position Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Machine Operations:
  • Design and execute complex machining process flow to transform raw materials into finished parts including sequencing optimization and tolerance stack-ups.
  • Design recommend and create work holding fixturing cutting tool selections and specifications for complex parts.
  • Create modify troubleshoot and optimize complex CNC programs using CAM software ensuring robustness and quality (Gage R&R).
  • Significant knowledge in CNC programming machine capabilities material machining properties and processes including grinding turning milling and drilling.
  • Perform advanced and innovative inspections using precision gauging equipment machine probes and CMM reports.
  • Mentor other machinists
• Develop Machining Processes: Designs and refines machining procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure the accuracy of prototype development. Perform advanced and innovative inspections using precision gauging equipment machine probes and CMM reports.
• Quality Assurance: Uses various gages to inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards. Records and maintains data per operating standards (SOP).
• Organization & Cleanliness: Champions 5S principles develops and refines 5S practices and ensures consistent adherence to standards across the team or department. Collaborates with front line leadership to integrate 5S principles into broader operational processes.
• Safety Mindset: Serves as a safety champion by fostering a culture of accountability within the team. Partners to align safety initiatives with organizational goals.

Key Skills:

• Machine and Technical Operation: Demonstrated ability to solely and effectively set up program and operate manual and multi-axis CNC machines at an advanced level to manufacture first-part validations. Ability to create custom programming and advanced understanding of CNC machine parameters as needed. Advanced understanding of secondary processes such as anodizing coatings and heat treating.
• Troubleshooting: Expert level in diagnosing and resolving complex issues that arise during machining processes. Anticipates potential issues and proactively creates solutions to avoid downtime. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop process plans and resolve complex part manufacturing challenges.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Expert understanding of mechanical systems and components. Ability to choose set up and use inspection gaging and hand/power tools.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues. Champions Woodwards Core Values.
• Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Recognizes potential impact to efficiency and collaborates with Team Lead to resolve.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements. Supports and participates in lean initiatives and principles and drives a culture of continuous improvement.
• Production Systems: Champions standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Actively participates in the daily management system.
• Computer Skills: Automates tasks analyzes data trends and supports digital transformation initiatives. Advanced experience in using software packages such as 3D CAD/CAM collision avoidance tool monitoring and optimization.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Works well with team members and accepts feedback. Collaborates across teams shares knowledge and supports team goals. Builds strong cross-functional relationships and fosters a collaborative culture. Effective verbal and written communication skills including documentation collaboration and project updates with team members.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the companys good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience skills education location and other job-related reasons.

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.