Zeeland, MI, USA
12 days ago
3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

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.

All members included in cash bonus opportunity401(k) match (4.5%)Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays, including floating holidaysIndustry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leavePaid parental leaveAdoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefitsMember Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional LifeMember referral bonusSpouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible SpendingVoluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discountsWhole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Maintenance Technician, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

What’s In It for You 

At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member.  It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.   

What you will be doing 

Coordinates and participates in installation of equipment in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source and instrumentation. Documents mechanical or electrical problems and generates solutions to those problems.Assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as aircraft fuel controls, actuators, pumps.Address trouble calls and perform associated maintenance and repair activities.Perform preventative maintenance to ensure that machines and equipment continue to run smoothly.

Working Condition

The working conditions described here are representative of those a member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Participates in a regular 40 hour/week work schedule; night shift, overtime and weekend coverage may be required.

May work unsupervised on one or more projects.

Work generally performed in a production environment with possible exposure to solvents, toxic materials and noise levels in excess of 75 decibels. Outdoor work maybe required at times.

What We Are Looking For 

Two year technical degree or 3 years equivalent technician experience with proficiency in mechanical or electrical systems.Additional desirable education/experience include: Computer programming, advanced mathematics (i.e. trigonometry, calculus), control theory.Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical, hydraulic and electronic schematics.Ability to read and use a wide range of precision mechanical and electrical measurement devices.Ability to operate a wide range of electronic instrumentation to meet test requirements.Windows PC skills with some functional experience using spreadsheet, word processing, and WISE screens.Ability to work in a team atmosphere; may be asked to train less experienced technicians.Ability to learn and apply new concepts/techniques to work environment.Exhibits desire for challenging work.Work requires general physical fitness; may be required to handle in excess of 25 lbs.Education or Formal Training: Two year technical degree or 3 years equivalent technician experience with proficiency in mechanical or electrical systems 

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

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