1st Shift Deburring Technician – Pumps

Woodward Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

You will apply 5S, manage process variables, and communicate effectively with teammates and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and safety in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in deburr operations.
• Experience interpreting and reading blueprints and geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
• Experience with RCCAs and working through non-conformances.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with critical thinking skills.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Lean manufacturing mindset (5S).
• Understanding of production systems and standardized work.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Follows documented procedures, solves problems with known outcomes to meet standards, trains other members, and provides improvements to standard work.
• Maintains key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations.
• Logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns, follows SOPs, supports training.
• Proactively applies 5S principles to improve workstation organization and cleanliness.
• Supports safety protocols within the team and improves processes.
• Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow.
• Operates deburring and inspection tasks; ensures high-quality aerospace components.
• Interprets blueprints and GD&T to verify parts and feed data into the production system.
• Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements to the process.

Skills

Deburr operations

Reading blueprints & GD&T

RCCA & non-conformances

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Lean 5S

Production systems

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Job description

You will apply 5S, manage process variables, and communicate effectively with teammates and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and safety in a manufacturing setting.