Operation Technician - Hone Operator (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 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)
* Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $20.92 (minimum) - $26.15 (midpoint) - $31.38 (maximum)
* 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:
o Home / Auto Insurance discounts
o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a skilled manufacturing or production worker with experience in honing and/or grinding, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring an Operations Technician to join our team at our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL on 2nd shift. This position will be responsible for performing precision honing and grinding operations to support production of aerospace parts and components. If you're looking to join a dynamic team, apply now!

What You Will Be Doing
* Setting up and operating manual hones, Talyrond and Talysurf calibration equipment
* Performing visual and manual inspection checks using calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc. to ensure customer and company specifications are being met
* Using company database to pull work/build instructions, document production, time, scrap, non-conforming products, etc.
* Reading and interpreting blueprints to establish tolerances, perform work to meet the standards
* Completing tasks based off production schedules while staying organized and communicating with various levels of personnel
* Learning and performing new and challenging processes and techniques in manufacturing
* Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds.
* 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
Level 1:
* High School Diploma or equivalent is required
* Previous manufacturing experience in honing and/or ID grinding is highly desired
Level 2:
* High School Diploma or equivalent is required
* 12 months or more in an operation technician or similar role (honing and/or ID grinding) is strongly preferred

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
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans