Mechanical Engineering Technician - (Job Number: 2301676)

Woodward, Inc.; Loves Park, Rockford (IL, IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician for their 2nd shift. This role involves assembling components, setting up tests, and recording results, ideal for candidates with manufacturing experience and a strong aptitude in mechanics and electronics. Opportunities for professional development and a competitive pay structure are available, alongside an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus opportunity

9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble new and modified mechanical components.
• Set up and perform testing on product designs.
• Utilize basic machine tools for fabrication.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Fabrication abilities

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic machine tools

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift - (Job Number: 2301676)

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 332795 !*!

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.

· All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity

· 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity

· Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

· 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays

· Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance

· Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave

· Paid parental leave (effective 1 Jan)

· 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 Accounts

· Voluntary benefits, including:

o Home / Auto Insurance discounts

o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark?If you are a Mechanical Engineering Technician or aspiring to be one, we have an exciting opportunity for you on 2 nd shift at our Loves Park Campus in the Systems Test Facility. The Mechanical Engineering Technicians report to the Engineering Supervisor and are responsible for supporting prototype development and testing of new and existing products.

What’s In It For You

At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.

What you will be doing

· Assembles new and/or modified mechanical components for aerospace industry.

· Sets up and performs testing on new, modified, and production product designs.

· Installation of equipment in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, and data recording instrumentation

· Utilizes basic machine tools to fabricate assembly and test tooling and fixtures

· Fabricate carts for test cells

· Records and reviews test results for compliance with test objectives and specifications.

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What We Are Looking For

· High School Diploma required

· A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience with good mechanical/electrical aptitude and various fabrication abilities.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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