Operation technician I/II (1st Shift)

Woodward Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement and PD

12 paid holidays (floating)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation / Sick Time / Disability / P”

Paid parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D / LT Disability / Optional

Referral bonus

Spouse/Child Optional Life / Flexible

Insurance discounts

Military Leave

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking candidates for Level 1 and Level 2 positions at our Loves Park, IL campus. The roles operate on the first shift (Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm) with overtime as needed.

Candidates will follow documented procedures to produce products, perform process monitoring, and ensure quality while maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Level 1 emphasizes basic technical instruction, logging operations, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Follows documented procedures and SOPs.
• Identifies gaps to standard and resolves/escalates accordingly.
• Keeps accurate logs of daily operations and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Operations: follow procedures to produce products using specified tools and equipment.
• Process: log variables, maintain records, and adhere to SOPs.
• Quality: conduct inspections and tests, maintain data per standards.
• Organization & Cleanliness: maintain 5S at workstations and proper storage of tools and materials.
• Safety Mindset: follow safety protocols and maintain a safe work area.

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 bedeterminedby the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

**Preferred Candidate Identified**

• Level 1:Estimated hourly base pay:$20.00

• Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $23.50

Benefits below pertain to all levels listed

• 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 take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact? Woodward, a global leader in aerospace innovation, is offering exciting opportunities at our Loves Park Campuson1stshift (Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm & overtime as needed)in Loves Park, IL. Whetheryou'rean experienced professional or just starting your career journey, we invite you to join a dynamic team that thrives in a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore your potential and contribute tocutting-edgeadvancements with one of the world's foremost aerospace companies.

Mandatory training for first 2 weeks: M-F 7am-3:30pm

Training starting week 3: M-F 7am-3:30pm

Level 1

Key Responsibilities:

• * Operations: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently produce products using specified tools and equipment.Flexes and supports the full product line in various processes/ capacities.

• * Process:Observesand records key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations.Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns. Follows standard operating procedures.

• * Quality: Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records andmaintainsdata per operating standards.

• * Organization & Cleanliness: Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items.Followsestablished guidelines to ensure tools, materials, and equipment areproperly storedandmaintained.

• * Safety Mindset: Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements;maintainsmindfulness of self and surrounding workareato promote a safe working environment.

Key Skills:

• * Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• * Critical Thinking:Identifiesgap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.

• * Mechanical Aptitude:Demonstratesbasic understanding of mechanical systems and components.Useshand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively.Can produce productsand mayperform basic setups of equipment.

• * Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and elevate immediate issues. Adherence to Woodward's Core Values.

• * Time Management: Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Adheres to individualschedule.

• * 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.Activelyparticipatesin 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 tomaintainhigh quality standards.Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.

• * Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall teamobjectivesand workflow.Works well with team members and accepts feedback.

Level 2

Key Responsibilities:

• * Operations: Follows documented procedures, solves problems with known outcomes to meet standards, supports training of other members, andprovidesimprovement opportunities to standard work. Flexes and supports the full product line in various processes/ capacities.

• * Process:Maintainskey process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations. Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns. Follows standard operating procedures. Supportstrainingof other members.Providesimprovement opportunities to standard work.

• * Quality Control:Participatesto improveclarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures.

• * Organization & Cleanliness: Proactively applies 5S principles,identifiesopportunities to improve workstation organization and cleanliness, and ensures compliance with team standards.Assistsin implementing new organizational practices as directed.

• * Safety Mindset: Encourages adherence to safety protocols within the team.

Key Skills:

• * Technical Capability: Understands and follows technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Troubleshoots routine technical product issues.

• * Problem Resolution:Identifiesgap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures. Analyzes problems, proposes solutions, and implements corrective actions with minimal supervision.

• * Mechanical Aptitude:Demonstratesunderstanding of mechanical systems and components.Useshand tools and equipment safely and effectively. Can produce products and setup equipment to support varying processes.

• * Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and elevate immediate issues. Demonstrates Woodward's Core Values.

• * Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Drives tomaintainefficiency standards.

• * Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities.Identifiesinefficiencies and suggests improvements.

• * Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Activelyparticipatesin 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 tomaintainhigh quality standards. Followsinstructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.

• * Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall teamobjectivesand workflow. Works well with team members and accepts feedback. Collaborates across teams, shares knowledge, and supports team goals.

Additional Information:

Moderate physical activityrequiringagility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that mayrequire special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear. May berequiredto pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

• Effective time management and organizational abilities

• Problem-solving mindset with critical thinking skills

• Willingness to embrace change and adapt to new environments

• Keen attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

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