1st Shift Operations Technician – Manufacturing & Quality

Woodward, Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking an Operations Technician for 1st shift at the Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. The role involves supporting production lines through manufacturing, assembly, testing, and process operations using hand and specialty tools and inspection equipment to ensure aerospace part quality.

Training weeks run 7:00am–3:30pm on 1st shift; later weeks may shift. Candidates should demonstrate technical capability, problem solving, attention to detail, and teamwork, with a strong

Qualifications

• Experience following documented procedures to produce quality parts.
• Ability to observe key process variables and log daily operations.
• Adherence to 5S, safety protocols, and standard work.

Responsibilities

• Follow documented procedures to produce products using specified tools and equipment.
• Observe and record key process variables to ensure consistency and quality.
• Perform inspections and tests to verify product accuracy and functionality.

Skills

Technical Capability

Critical Thinking

Mechanical Aptitude

Team Communication

Time Management

Lean Mindset

Production Systems

Computer Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Inspection equipment

Specialty tools

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking an Operations Technician for 1st shift at the Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. The role involves supporting production lines through manufacturing, assembly, testing, and process operations using hand and specialty tools and inspection equipment to ensure aerospace part quality.

Training weeks run 7:00am–3:30pm on 1st shift; later weeks may shift. Candidates should demonstrate technical capability, problem solving, attention to detail, and teamwork, with a strong