Laser welder

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 pay: $16.49 - $28.60

• 2nd Shift Hours: 4:00pm-12:30am

• 10% shift differential

• 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

At Woodward we are proud to deliver cutting-edge motion control systems that power the latest commercial and military aircraft. You will play a key role on a team that produces pilot controls electromechanical actuators motors and position sensors. From airliners and helicopters to business and fighter jets our products support flight across the globe every day. Trusted by industry leaders our innovative technology continues to set new standards in aerospace performance and safety

Are you ready to make your mark If you are interested in becoming a Mechanical Assembler at Woodward we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Mechanical Assembler reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for assembling installing aligning adjusting and fitting subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment in an industrial setting. The position works under some supervision and limited contact with external suppliers or customers.

What you will be doing...

• Clean assemble and inspect parts per applicable work instructions.

• Communicate information to others about project status updates specific instructions etc.

• Complete necessary paperwork and computer entries accurately and in a timely manner.

• Manufacture/inspect production parts using welding processes and procedures.

• Basic assessment of weld parameter inputs and make adjustments during welding.

• Identify nonconforming material according to procedures.

• Keeps work area clean and organized and maintains safety in manufacturing areas.

• Promotes teamwork within the organization.

• Maintains good attendance

• Performs Mechanical Assembler or other related duties as assigned.

What we are looking for...

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Less than 2 years of related experience required

• Competency Testing: Must be able to pass appropriate welder competency testing and requirements.

• Attention to Detail: The basic ability to accomplish a task for all the areas involved including the ability to notice minor inconsistencies /faults in parts.

• Currency with Technology: Basic knowledge of current welding technologies. The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input access modify or output information.

• Communication Skills: Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.

• Strong Work Ethic: The ability and willingness to demonstrate enthusiasm eagerness 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.

• Ability to Work Within Safety Guidelines: Basic knowledge of and the ability to adhere to department safety rules regarding eye and ear protection personal protection hazard labeling MSDS sheets evacuation procedures and emergency phone numbers.

• Teamwork: The ability interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team.

• Mathematical Ability: Basic ability to perform simple arithmetic computations including addition subtraction multiplication and division using whole numbers fractions decimals and percentages.

• Multi-Tasking: Basic ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously and the ability to follow work orders efficiently.

• Visual Acuity: The basic 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. Must be able to pass AWS Jaeger J2 visual acuity test.

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.