Operations Technician / VMC Operator - 2nd Shift Weekends

01 & 04 Woodward; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy control solutions is hiring a VMC machinist for weekend shifts in their Rockford facility. This role involves operating CNC machines and ensuring quality through inspections. Ideal candidates will have machining experience and a technical mindset, ready to contribute to advanced manufacturing.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match (4.5%)

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Previous CNC machining and inspection experience is highly desired.
• Familiarity with CMM operations is a plus.
• For Level 2, 1 or more years of experience as an Operations Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and adjust Makino VMC machines for aerospace parts.
• Conduct inspection checks to ensure specifications are met.
• Read and interpret work instructions and blueprints.

Skills

CNC machining

Inspection

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 applicants 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) Plus shift differential

Level 2 : Estimated hourly base pay : $20.92 (minimum) - $26.15 (midpoint) - $31.38 (maximum) Plus shift differential

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

401(k) match (4.5%)

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 :

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

Are you ready to make your mark If youre a VMC machinist we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring a machinist to support our Loves Park Campus manufacturing operations. This role is a weekend shift (Friday through Sunday 3 : 00pm 3 : 30am). If youre looking to use your critical thinking and troubleshooting skills this is the opportunity youve been looking for. Apply now!

What You Will Be Doing

Performing set-ups operations tool offsets and changes of Makino VMC machines to manufacture aerospace components and parts

Conducting inspection checks using calipers micrometers optical comparators and other inspection equipment to ensure customer and company specifications are met

Performing operations by reading and interpreting company work instructions blueprints and diagrams

Navigating a variety of company specific systems and databases to locate work instructions and blueprints and documenting production numbers and quality checks and non-conformances

Additional Information :

Variety of mechanical tools. Computer. Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity including walking standing or bending; and lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds. Note : Some product lines have heavier lifting requirements due to product type. Ability to stand for entire shift. Work is performed in an 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

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Level 1 :

Previous CNC machining and inspection experience is highly desired

Familiarity with CMM operations is a plus

Level 2 :

1 more years of experience as an Operations Technician or similar role is strongly preferred

Previous CNC machining and inspection experience is highly desired

Familiarity with CMM operations is a plus

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

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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