Repair & Overhaul Technician - 1st Shift

Woodward Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Flexible spending

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking a Repair & Overhaul Technician I at our Loves Park, IL campus. The role is on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00am – 3:30pm) with initial training hours 7:00am - 3:30pm for two weeks.

Responsibilities include teardown, assembly, testing, and cross-functional coordination to ensure product quality and readiness for production. Level II duties follow with enhanced responsibilities and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to teardown, assemble and test products.
• Follow SOPs and safety procedures; maintain quality records.
• Adhere to 5S and lean practices; work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Teardown, assembly and test product following documented procedures.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define work scope and analyze products.
• Conduct inspections/tests, record data and ensure adherence to standards.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and comply with safety protocols.
• Support training and suggest improvements to standard work.

Skills

Technical capabilities

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

• Level I: Estimated hourly base pay: $24.00
• Level II: Estimated hourly base pay: $25.00 - $28.00

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:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
• Family Group Life Insurance / Supplemental Health/Long Term Disability/Long Term Care Insurance
• Home Office Equipment
• Health and Wellness discount programs for our members
• Travel & Housing assistance
• Relocation matching
• Flexible Rotations, Work scheduling
• Bonus potential
• Warranty

Woodwards is looking to bring on skilled, motivated and driven individuals to join our team as a Repair & Overhaul Technicians. These positions are on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00am – 3:30pm) and are located at our Loves Park Campus, where innovation, precision, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. This role will provide support and operations in products such as servo valves, actuators, fuel metering units, specialty valves or pumps. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you!

Training shift will be on 1st shift, Mon-Fri, 7am - 3:30pm, for the first 2 weeks.

Week 3 training shift could be on 1st or 2nd. Interested candidates must be flexible for upwards of 3 months to be able to train on an alternative training schedule.

Repair & Overhaul Technician 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. Uses 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 elevate 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.c

· 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 teardown, assemble and test product using specified tools and equipment, solves problems with known outcomes to meet standards, supports training of other members, and provides improvement opportunities to standard work.
• Process: Coordinates with appropriate members and cross-functional teams to perform analysis, investigation, work scope of product. Supports training of other members.
• Quality Control: Participates to improve clarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures.
• Organization & Cleanliness: Proactively applies 5S principles, identifies opportunities to improve workstation organization and cleanliness, and ensures compliance with team standards. Assists in 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. Evaluates product and determines component replacement needs for complex products.
• Problem Resolution: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures. Analyzes problems, proposes solutions, and implements corrective actions with minimal supervision.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates understanding of mechanical systems and components. Can tear down, assemble and test products and setup equipment to support varying processes. Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively. Completes routine changeovers and setups
• 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 to maintain efficiency standards.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• 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. Collaborates across teams, shares knowledge, and supports team goals.

Additional Requirements:

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.

Successful candidates typically have:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, prints and part diagrams
• Proficiency using hand tools, measurement and inspection equipment
• 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.