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: $23.66 (minimum) - $29.57 (midpoint) - $35.48 (maximum) Plus, shift differential for 2nd, 3rd and AWS shifts.

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 a technical individual with a strong mechanical aptitude, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  Woodward has multiple openings available at our Rock Cut and Loves Park Campuses on all shifts. If you are looking for a challenging work environment with one of the leading aerospace companies in the world, this is the opportunity for you! This position will be responsible for and performing complex mechanical assembly, testing and lockwire processes for aerospace components.

Apply now to join our dynamic team.

What You Will Be Doing

Performing FAA FAR145 compliant Repair and Overhaul functions on Jet Engine fuel system components (valves, pumps, main engine fuel controls and actuators).

Completing mechanical assembly and/or testing and/or lockwire functions on small intricate and large components, ensuring quality metrics for the customer and company are being met.

Conducting subassembly, testing and calibration processes on parts, with a keen understanding of pressure, flow, leaks, tolerances, and yield.

Reading and interpreting blueprints and GD&T and a performing visual and measurement inspections using various gauges, tools and inspection equipment

Following detailed and strict work instructions and build procedures to verify parts meeting specifications and requirements

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.  

Completing visual inspections, cleaning, disassembly processes

Works closely with cross functional teams to troubleshoot complex engine controls as needed

What We Are Looking For 

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Proven mechanical aptitude is required.

Current Woodward members must have CI Tier 1 Certificate, if not a current Woodward member, the ability to achieve CI Tier Certificate within 1 year is required.

Ability to work with small, intricate parts requiring good manual dexterity.

Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects.

Work is performed in 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.

2 or more years of experience as an operations technician at Woodward is preferred

Experience in a manufacturing industry performing assembly and/or testing on similar components is highly desired

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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