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 hourly base pay: $24.11 (minimum) - $30.14 (midpoint) - $36.17 (maximum) plus shift differential and overtime

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?  If you’re an experienced machinist, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  Woodward is hiring for 2nd shift at our Loves Park Campus, in Loves Park, IL. These positions will be in our Rapid Complex Manufacturing department focusing on Studer Grinders. If you’re looking to use your critical thinking and troubleshooting skills in a low volume/high mix manufacturing environment, apply now!

What You Will Be Doing 

Setting up and operating Studer and manual grinders to process and manufacture materials to customer and company requirements and specifications.

Conducting tool offsets, changes and editing programs on machines and equipment as needed.

Performing required process checks and inspections using calipers, micrometers, dial/depth indicators, shadow graph, laser mics, etc.

Processing and machining materials per company and customer work instructions and specifications.

Working from limited information in work instructions and blueprints, identifying gaps and providing solutions on manufacturing processes.

May provide training to others in the department when necessary.

Promoting teamwork within the organization.

Reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering specifications and GD&T

Moderate physical activity requiring 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 

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

A minimum of 2 or more years of experience in machining 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 

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