Operation Technician - Armature Cell 2nd Shift

Woodward, Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation and aerospace component manufacturing seeks an Operations Technician on 2nd shift in Loves Park, IL. You will perform repair work on servo valves and operate specialized machinery while ensuring that all tasks meet specified standards. This opportunity offers a dynamic workplace with competitive salary and extensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and health insurance.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus opportunity

401(k) match (4.5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Training/Professional Development opportunities

12 paid holidays

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation/Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience with honing, grinding, and deburring equipment.
• Ability to operate Haas lathes and interpret blueprints.
• Must pass vision examinations and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Performing repair work on servo valves and ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Conducting inspection checks using equipment such as calipers and gauges.
• Executing deburring and honing operations.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Previous machine operations experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 or more years of experience in a similar role (honing, grinding, deburring, etc.)

Job description

Operation Technician - Armature Cell 2nd Shift

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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.

• Level 1: Estimated hourly base pay: $18.73 (minimum) - $23.41(midpoint) - $28.09 (maximum)
• Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $20.92 (minimum) - $26.15 (midpoint) - $31.38 (maximum)
• 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
  
  

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re an experience machine operator, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is seeking qualified grind, hone and deburr operators to join Armature Cell Department at the Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL. This position is on 2nd shift (Monday – Thursday, 3:24pm – 1:54am) and will be responsible for repair work on servo valves. Apply now to become part of an innovative and dynamic organization!

What You Will Be Doing

• Performing repair work on servo valves, ensuring repairs meet all customer and company requirements and specifications.
• Conducting tag and various inspection checks using equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and optical comparators.
• Executing deburring, surface grinding and honing and lapping operations to remove excess materials
• Operating Haas Lathes, including loading programs, performing tool offsets and making necessary tool changes.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, work instructions and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to verify tolerances and specifications
• Using various computer programs including Microsoft and company systems to document findings, operations and any non-conformances.
• 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.
• May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Previous machine operations experience is strongly desired
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred
  
  

Level 1:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  
  

Level 2:

• High school
• 1 or more years of experience in a similar role (honing, grinding, deburring, etc.)
  
  

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

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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