SVT Operations Technician (A&T 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.

• Level 1:Estimated hourly base pay:$18.27(minimum) - $24.04(midpoint) - $29.33(maximum)

• Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $21.15(minimum) - $27.40(midpoint) - $33.65(maximum)

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

Woodwards is looking to bring on skilled motivated and driven Operations Technicians that are ready to showcase their talent. Join our amazing 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:54pm to 11:24pm OR Mon-Thurs 3pm to 1:30am) production teams at our Loves Park Campus where innovation precision and quality are at the heart of everything we do. This role will provide support and operations in products such as servo valves actuators fuel metering units specialty valves or pumps. If youre ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth we want to hear from you!

Training shift will be on 1st shift Mon-Fri 7am - 3:30pm for the first 2 weeks

Training starting week 3 will be on 1st shift M-Th 4:30am-3pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations: Follows documented procedures toaccurately and efficiently produce products using specified tools and equipment. Flexes and supports the full product line in various processes/ capacities.

• Process:Observesand records key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations. Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns. Follows standard operating procedures.

• Quality: Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records andmaintainsdata per operating standards.

• Organization & Cleanliness: Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean organized and free of unnecessary items. Follows established guidelines to ensure tools materials and equipment areproperly storedandmaintained.

• Safety Mindset: Adheres to all established safety protocols procedures and regulatory requirements;maintainsmindfulness of self and surrounding workareato promote a safe working environment.

Key Skills:

• Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Critical Thinking:Identifiesgap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.

• Mechanical Aptitude:Demonstratesbasic understanding of mechanical systems and tools and basic equipment safely and effectively. Can produce productsand mayperform basic setups of equipment.

• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues. Adherence to Woodwards Core Values.

• Time Management: Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Adheres to individualschedule.

• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities.

• Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Activelyparticipatesin the daily management system.

• Computer Skills: Uses basic software (e.g. email spreadsheets data entry tools) to complete tasks.

• Attention to Detail: Ensures precision in tasks tomaintainhigh quality standards. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.

• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall teamobjectivesand workflow. Works well with team members and accepts feedback.

Additional Requirements:

Moderate physical activity requires agility and dexterity including walking standing or bending; and lifting or moving is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions such as wearing protective clothing or gear. May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.

Successful candidates typically have:

• Previous assembly experience preferred

• Proven mechanical aptitude

• Experience in a manufacturing industry performing assembly and/or testing in on similar components

• Proficiency with and in using a variety of hand tools and inspection and measurement equipment

• Strong knowledge and/or capability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

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.