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) 
•    Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $27.23 (minimum) - $34.04(midpoint) - $40.85 (maximum)
•    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? Are you a skilled mechanical assembler with a knack for troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling complex parts and components? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity that’s tailor-made for you! Woodward is on the lookout for talented, mechanically inclined individuals to join our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL on 1st shift. As part of our amazing team, you’ll play a critical role in repair and overhaul operations, working across a variety of production lines to ensure top-notch quality and performance. This is your chance to put your expertise to work, grow your career, and be part of a company that values innovation, precision, and teamwork. If you’re ready to take on the challenge and make an impact, apply today and start building your future with us at Woodward!

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: 
•    High school diploma or equivalent is required
•    2 or more years of experience as an Operations Technician or a similar manufacturing role is strongly preferred
•    Strong mechanical aptitude is required
Level 2: 
•    High school diploma or equivalent is required
•    2 or more years of experience as a Repair & Overhaul Technician is required
•    Strong mechanical aptitude is required
•    Approved Validator Certificate is required
 
 
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 
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