Assembly and Test Associate I/II (First Shift)

Woodward; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D & LTD

Referral bonus

Flexible Spending (FSA)

Job summary

Woodward is hiring in Fort Collins, CO for Level 1 and Level 2 assembly roles. You will assemble product components, follow SOPs, and perform tests to verify functionality, while maintaining data accuracy and 5S standards.

Level 2 adds troubleshooting, training support, and improvement suggestions. Hourly pay ranges from $22.00 to $24.00 plus overtime, with a robust total rewards package including bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow SOPs and documented procedures.
• Identify gaps and resolve or escalate to standard work.
• Basic mechanical skills and safe tool use.
• Effective team communication to support workflow.
• Strong time management to meet schedules.
• Lean mindset with focus on 5S and continuous improvement.
• Understand and follow standardized work and daily management.
• Proficient with basic software for data entry and tracking.
• Attention to detail to ensure high quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with teammates and accept feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products following documented procedures and use of tools.
• Test products and verify functionality according to standards.
• Maintain quality records and data per operating standards.
• Keep workstations clean and organized per 5S guidelines.
• Adhere to safety protocols and promote a safe working environment.
• Level 2: assist training, suggest improvements, troubleshoot issues.
• Level 2: support changeovers and training of less experienced team members.
• Level 2: help improve process clarity and standard work.
• Level 2: uphold organized, compliant workstation practices.
• Level 2: encourage safety adherence within the team.

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 committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated hourly pay: Level 1 $22.00 Plus overtime
Level 2 $24.00 Plus overtime

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

Level 1

• Assemble Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently assemble product components using specified tools and equipment.
• Test Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently test product using specified tools and equipment.
• Quality: Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards.
• Organization & Cleanliness: Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items. Follows established guidelines to ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Safety Mindset: Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.

Level 2

• Assemble Product: Follows documented procedures, solves problems with known outcomes to meet standards, supports training of other members, and provides improvement opportunities to standard work.
• Test Product: Follows procedures, troubleshoots common testing issues, provides feedback to assembly teams or supervisors to address recurring problems, conducts test setup changeovers, and supports training of less experienced members.
• Quality Control: Participates to improve clarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures.
• Organization & Cleanliness: Proactively applies 5S principles, identifies opportunities to improve workstation organization and cleanliness, and ensures compliance with team standards. Assists in implementing new organizational practices as directed.
• Safety Mindset: Encourages adherence to safety protocols within the team.

Key Skills:

Level 1

• Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Critical Thinking: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components. Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively. Can assemble and test products and may perform basic setups of equipment.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and elevation immediate issues. Adherence to Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management: Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Adheres to individual schedule.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Actively participates in the daily management system.
• Computer Skills: Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Works well with team members and accepts feedback.

Level 2

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