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: $16.49 - $28.60

1st Shift Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm

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 

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 

​ At Woodward, we are proud to deliver cutting-edge motion control systems that power the latest commercial and military aircraft. You will play a key role on a team that produces pilot controls, electromechanical actuators, motors, and position sensors. From airliners and helicopters to business and fighter jets, our products support flight across the globe every day. Trusted by industry leaders, our innovative technology continues to set new standards in aerospace performance and safety

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you are interested in becoming a Painter at Woodward, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Painter reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for preparing materials and products piece-parts for coating or painting as required. Coats or paints with materials such as wash primers, zinc chromate primers, waterborne primers, lacquers, enamels, dry lube and epoxy coatings. The position works under some supervision and limited contact with external suppliers or customers.

What you will be doing... 

Maintains paint and coating supplies.

Adjusts sprayer valves and nozzles to regulate width and pressure of spray to accomplish desired finish.

Selects and mixes coating liquid to military and manufacturer specifications.

Coats or paints with materials such as wash primers, zinc chromate primers, waterborne primers, lacquers, enamels, dry lube and epoxy coatings.

Updates daily chemical usage log and verifies shelf life of in-use chemicals.

Cleans and masks surfaces to be coated or sprayed.

Cleans all paint and spray equipment to remove all contaminants.

Applies uniform primer and topcoats using spray equipment or dip method.

Perform beading, chemical stripping, and sanding operations

What we are looking for...

High school diploma or equivalent required

Less than 2 years of related experience required

Basic written/verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills  

Willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities

Detail orientation and ability to follow work instructions

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce.   ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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