Operations Tech II - Lean, Hands-On Impact

Woodward Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance

Referral bonus

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Loves Park, IL seeks experienced machine operators for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) with overtime as needed. You will follow documented procedures, troubleshoot routine issues, and help maintain quality while supporting lean 5S practices.

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) match, stock contributions, and tuition reimbursement. Candidates should have Hone machine experience and basic computer skills, with the ability to read blueprints and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Hone machine experience preferred (1+ year).
• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Level 2: Follows documented procedures and supports training; logs daily operations and follows SOPs; identifies improvement opportunities to standard work.
• Maintains key process variables to ensure consistency and quality; follows standard operating procedures; supports training of team members.

Skills

Hone machine experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints & GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Basic software tools

Job description

Woodward Inc. in Loves Park, IL seeks experienced machine operators for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) with overtime as needed. You will follow documented procedures, troubleshoot routine issues, and help maintain quality while supporting lean 5S practices.

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) match, stock contributions, and tuition reimbursement. Candidates should have Hone machine experience and basic computer skills, with the ability to read blueprints and GD&T.