Aerospace Production Technician – 3rd Shift

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Woodward is hiring Operations Technicians to support the Air Valve Production line at our Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. The role is on 3rd Shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, with initial 1st shift training during the first two weeks.

Candidates will operate machines, use hand and specialty tools, and work with inspection equipment to produce aerospace parts while adhering to safety and quality standards. Woodward offers extensive total rewards and a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery and using inspection/measurement equipment.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and SOPs with accuracy.
• Willingness to train across shifts and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines on the Air Valve Production line according to SOPs and safety standards.
• Record process variables, log daily outputs, and escalate issues as needed.
• Support lean practices (5S) and maintain clean, organized workstations.

Skills

Technical capability

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Time management

Lean mindset

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Safety mindset

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Woodward is hiring Operations Technicians to support the Air Valve Production line at our Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. The role is on 3rd Shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, with initial 1st shift training during the first two weeks.

Candidates will operate machines, use hand and specialty tools, and work with inspection equipment to produce aerospace parts while adhering to safety and quality standards. Woodward offers extensive total rewards and a variety of benefits.