Mechanical Assembler Group Lead 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.

• Estimated annual base pay: $16.49(minimum) - $28.60(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

• 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 you are interested in becoming a Machinist at Woodward we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Machinist reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for setting up operating and maintaining a limited number of machine types in an industrial setting. The position works under a high level of supervision limited troubleshooting decision-making and problem solving. There is limited 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.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assemble and/or perform preset calibration/final testing. Performs high complexity assembly and test. Products may include but are not limited to small medium and large products subassemblies and/or complete units.

• Assemble install align adjust and fit subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment as per work instructions.

• Collaborate with engineering by serving as an expert technical resource to improve processes and solve complex problems.

• Clean parts and maintain tooling and equipment per proper work instructions.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnosis of complex assembly and/or test problems.

• Follow work instructions associated with assembly skills to become certified for work being performed.

• Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements.

• Pick and/or stock parts from point of use in stock rooms and places completed parts. (In Duarte Stockhandlers perform these functions.)

• Perform special testing and analysis including frequency response analysis power spectrum and jump and rate.

• Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner including Quality Assurance and Test Record.

• Complete Warranty Data Reports on Warranty Returns.

• Identify and implement quality/process improvements with Engineering approval and support.

• Provides training to others in the department when necessary. (In Duarte this is a lead function)

• Demonstrate past leadership experience.

• Understand lean principles and work toward attaining a 6 Sigma Greenbelt

• Execute the Daily Build Rate across all lines and work to continually improve our operations using Lean Six Sigma principles.

• Have the ability to communicate well verbally and in written form.

• Ability to multitask and flexibility with workday operations.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• At least five (5) years of related work experience and applicable certifications

• Basic written/verbal communication skills

• Basic computer skills (i.e. Excel Word SAP)

• General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines.

• The ability to accurately provide the information requested on specific forms reports and logs.

• The ability to define diagnose and resolve problems.

• 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.

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 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.