Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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. 

Estimated annual base pay:  $31.92 (minimum) - $39.90 (midpoint) - $47.88 (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:  

Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark?  Woodward is hiring for multiple Preventative Machine Repair Technicians at our Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. These positions are on 2nd shift and will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance on shop floor equipment.

What You Will Be Doing 

Responsible for preventative and general maintenance and repair of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, machining centers, etc. on the production floor

Using Impulse, MS Word, WWD systems to manage PM schedules and work orders

Participating in reactive maintenance requests, responding to down machines in emergency situations on the shop floor.

Fluid and filter changes on machinery including but not limited to custom machinery and other types (CNC, NC, pressure washers, etc.)

Moderate experience/skills with mechanical and electrical repairs on CNC, NC, pressure washers, etc.

Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical/electrical and fluid (for test stands) drawings and blueprints

Replace defective components and wiring and adjust mechanical parts

What We Are Looking For 

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Associates degree in and electronics, mechanical or industrial discipline is preferred.

10 or more years of experience in machine repair 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).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans