Repair and Overhaul Technician - 2nd Shift (CAN/HMU)

Woodward; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Woodward is seeking an experienced Repair & Overhaul Technician to join our team. Responsibilities include teardown, assembly and testing of aerospace products, using documented procedures and tools to restore peak performance.

Level I and Level II roles offer hands-on mechanical work, problem solving, and strong customer service focus. Woodward provides extensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Repair & Overhaul experience or basic repair understanding.
• Ability to teardown, assemble and test mechanical products using SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and data recording.
• Effective communication with team to support workflow.

Responsibilities

• Teardown, assembly and test products following documented procedures.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to plan work scope.
• Conduct inspections and tests to verify functionality and record data.
• Keep workstations clean and organized per 5S principles.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Repair & Overhaul

Mechanical Aptitude

Team Communication

Attention to Detail

Quality mindset

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

Preferred Candidate Identified

Level I: Estimated hourly base pay: $20.00 - $24.00

Level II: Estimated hourly base pay: $25.00 - $29.00

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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:
  • o Home / Auto Insurance discounts
  • o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? Woodward is looking for an experience Repair & Overhaul Technician to join our team. Put your mechanical and technical skills to work solving problems and restoring aerospace products to peak performance. We are looking for detail-oriented, dependable professionals who take pride in quality repairs, efficient troubleshooting, and excellent customer service. If you enjoy hands-on work and making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Level I:

Key Responsibilities:

• Teardown, Assembly and Test Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently teardown, assemble and test product using specified tools and equipment.
• Process: Coordinates with appropriate members and cross-functional teams to perform analysis, investigation, work scope of product.
• Quality: Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards.
• Organization & Cleanliness: Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items. Follows established guidelines to ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Safety Mindset: Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.

Key Skills:

• Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Evaluates product and determines component replacement needs for low-complexity product.
• Critical Thinking: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components. Can tear down, assemble and test products. Use hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively. Completes basic changeovers and setups.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalates immediate issues. Adherence to Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management: Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Adheres to individual schedule.
• 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. Actively participates in 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 to maintain high-quality standards. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow and accepts feedback.

Level II

Key Responsibilities:

• Teardown, Assembly and Test Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently teard