Operations Technician-EDM- 2nd Shift Weekends

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 applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Level 1: Estimated hourly base pay: $18.73 (minimum) - $23.41 (midpoint) - $28.09 (maximum) Plus shift differential

• Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $20.92 (minimum) - $26.15 (midpoint) - $31.38 (maximum) Plus 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.

• 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 you have experience with Wire EDM machine operations, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring an Operations Technician to support our manufacturing and production operations at our Loves Park Campus. This role is a weekend shift (Friday through Sunday, 3:00pm - 3:30am). If you're looking to join an innovative and dynamic organization, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. Apply now!

What You Will Be Doing

• Performing set-ups, operations, tool offsets and changes of Makino VMC machines to manufacture aerospace components and parts

• Reading, interpreting and following appropriate work instructions in order to successfully set up and operate a Wire EDM Machine and CMM equipment

• Supporting members, department and the organization by performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, stocking, shipping, washing, inspecting, etc.

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

• Conducting inspection techniques by using various inspection tools and equipment to ensure customer and company specifications are met

• Verifying the calibration/expiration dates of total productive maintenance (qualification tests to ensure machine is operating appropriately) and writing non-conformance reports (NCR's) when necessary.

• Using appropriate tools and equipment in an industrial setting to complete assembly and manufacturing processes

• Reading and interpreting work instructions blueprints and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Additional Information:

Variety of mechanical tools. Computer. Moderate physical activity requires agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds. Note: Some product lines have heavier lifting requirements due to product type. Ability to stand for entire shift. Work 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

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

Level 1:

• Previous VMC machining or Wire EDM and inspection experience is highly desired

Level 2:

• 1 or more years of VMC machining or Wire EDM and inspection experience is highly desired.

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

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