Aerospace Assembly & Rework Technician — 2nd Shift

Woodward; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

EAP and mental health benefits

Job summary

Woodward’s Loves Park, IL facility is seeking an AWS 2nd shift Operations Technician to support the FMU Line with assembly and rework tasks on aerospace parts. You will operate equipment, follow SOPs, and participate in training to advance manufacturing skills. Shift is Mon-Thu 3:25pm-1:55am with mandatory first-week training.

Ideal candidates are experienced machine operators or those eager to develop manufacturing expertise, with a safety-focused mindset and commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Follows documented procedures and SOPs to perform tasks.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues in assembly and testing.
• Maintains accuracy and quality in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot the FMU line equipment to meet production standards.
• Record daily operations and escalate deviations as needed.
• Assist in training teammates on tasks and procedures.
• Support 5S organization and maintain clean work areas.
• Contribute to safety initiatives and abide by company policies.

Skills

Technical Capability

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Aptitude

Team Communication

Time Management

Lean Mindset

Job description

Woodward’s Loves Park, IL facility is seeking an AWS 2nd shift Operations Technician to support the FMU Line with assembly and rework tasks on aerospace parts. You will operate equipment, follow SOPs, and participate in training to advance manufacturing skills. Shift is Mon-Thu 3:25pm-1:55am with mandatory first-week training.

Ideal candidates are experienced machine operators or those eager to develop manufacturing expertise, with a safety-focused mindset and commitment to quality.