Repair and Overhaul Technician - 2nd Shift Prop Sensor Department

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

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Repair and Overhaul Technician for their 2nd shift in Loves Park, IL. The role involves mechanical assembly, testing, and calibration of aircraft components, requiring strong mechanical aptitude and a high school diploma. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as Repair and Overhaul Technician preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing industry performing assembly/testing desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly work with small intricate components.
• Conduct testing and calibration processes on parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Assembly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Repair and Overhaul Technician - 2nd Shift Prop Sensor Department

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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: $23.66 (minimum) - $29.57 (midpoint) - $35.48 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime
• Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $27.23 (minimum) - $34.04 (midpoint) - $40.85 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime
• 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 have a strong mechanical aptitude and are proficient with troubleshooting faulty parts and/or equipment, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring a 2nd shift Repair and Overhaul Technician to support our Loves Park Campus on North 2nd Street in Loves Park, IL. Our technicians are responsible for performing intermediate repair and overhaul tasks for aircraft engines or components. If you’re ready to join a great organization and be part of an amazing team, apply now!

What You Will Be Doing

• Performing mechanical assembly work, particularly with small intricate components, ensuring quality metrics for the customer and company are being met.
• Conducting testing and calibration processes on parts, with a keen understanding of pressure, flow, leaks, tolerances, and yield.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure company and customer specifications are met
• Following detailed work instructions and build procedures
• Conducting subassembly work for servo valve components and laser marking processes.
• Using MS Suite and company-specific sites and portals to retrieve work instructions, document processes and complete work, etc.
• Working with teams on improvement activities to identify gaps and working towards resolutions
• Communicating with various levels of personnel throughout the organization both verbal and written.
• Moderate physical activity requires agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects.
• 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

Level 1 Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proven mechanical aptitude is required.
• 2 or more years of experience as an operations technician at Woodward is preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing industry performing assembly and/or testing on similar components is highly desired
  
  

Level 2 Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 or more years of experience as a Repair and Overhaul Technician is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing industry performing assembly and/or testing on similar components is highly desired
  
  

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). – ITAR POSITIONS ONLY

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

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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