Coil Winder - 1st shift

Woodward; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Training/Professional Development

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Life/AD&D and disability benefits

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Woodward in Niles, IL is hiring an entry-level manufacturing technician to support production and quality processes on first shift. You will follow work instructions, operate measuring instruments, document non-conformances, and ensure accurate logging of part data.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and compliance with ITAR/EAR requirements, with a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) match, stock contributions, tuition reimbursement, generous holidays, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates project status and updates in MRP and logs/closes items accordingly.
• Documents non-conformance and dispositions using non-conformance forms.
• Cleans and maintains measuring instruments and test equipment and inspects parts per work instructions.
• Follows departmental safety rules and wears required protective gear.
• Completes and reviews product paperwork and ensures accurate data entry.
• Verifies calibration of equipment and expiration dates.
• Measures dimensions according to work instructions and records data.
• Performs curing processes and inspects parts per visual requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Measuring instruments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring instruments

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 annual base pay:

Level I: $15.83 -$24.65

1st Shift Hours are 6:00am-2:30pm CST

All members included in 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

What You Will Be Doing

• Communicates information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions, etc. and reviews item status in MRP and ensures item is logged/closed out based on its current status.
• Documents non-conformance and dispositions using non-conformance forms.
• Cleans and maintains measuring instruments and test equipment; treats and inspects/tests parts (e.g., routed and deburring operations) per applicable work instructions.
• Follows all departmental safety rules and regulations and puts on all appropriate safety gear, and clothing/protection required by work activities.
• Completes and reviews product paperwork, verifying all paperwork is present and filled out appropriately and complete computer entries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify the calibration of equipment and expiration dates.
• Measure specific dimensions according to the work instruction. Record applicable data as required.
• Perform curing process of parts and inspect according to visual requirements.
• May require applying hot dip method or touch up method of stacks and return paths.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• No related work experience required.
• The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.
• Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear.
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee)

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.