Aerospace Operations Technician – 3rd Shift

Woodward; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Vacation and sick time

Parental leave

EAP and mental health benefits

Job summary

Woodward is hiring Operations Technicians to support the Air Valve Production line at the Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. The role is on 3rd Shift, and hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position performs machine operations, uses hand and specialty tools, and runs inspection equipment to produce high-quality aerospace parts.

Training hours for the first 2 weeks will be 1st shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Afterward, training may move to an alternate shift for a few months.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing equipment and following SOPs.
• Ability to read measurements and use inspection tools accurately.
• Comfort with shift work and adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and use hand tools to produce aerospace parts.
• Record process data and logs; escalate issues per procedure.
• Maintain 5S at the workstation and ensure quality control checks.

Skills

Technical capability

Critical thinking

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Time management

Lean mindset

Production systems

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Job description

Woodward is hiring Operations Technicians to support the Air Valve Production line at the Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. The role is on 3rd Shift, and hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position performs machine operations, uses hand and specialty tools, and runs inspection equipment to produce high-quality aerospace parts.

Training hours for the first 2 weeks will be 1st shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Afterward, training may move to an alternate shift for a few months.