CNC Lathe Technician — 1st Shift, Growth & Perks

Woodward Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is hiring an Operations Technician for the Loves Park Campus (Intermediate Grind) to operate a CNC Lathe and support production teams on the AWS 1st shift (Fri-Sun, 3am-3:30pm).

This role requires hands-on mechanical skills, adherence to SOPs, and a proactive safety mindset. Woodward offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including 401(k) match, annual stock contribution, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC lathe experience required.
• Must follow SOPs and lean principles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Lathe and support production in grinding processes.
• Follow documented procedures and quality standards.
• Mentor others and maintain 5S and lean practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production.

Skills

CNC Lathe operation

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Time management

Lean mindset

Production systems

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

CNC Lathe machine

Job description

Woodward Inc. is hiring an Operations Technician for the Loves Park Campus (Intermediate Grind) to operate a CNC Lathe and support production teams on the AWS 1st shift (Fri-Sun, 3am-3:30pm).

This role requires hands-on mechanical skills, adherence to SOPs, and a proactive safety mindset. Woodward offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including 401(k) match, annual stock contribution, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, and opportunities for growth.