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:  
o    Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
o    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 several exciting opportunities for you.  Woodward is hiring for multiple positions at our Loves Park Campus, in Loves Park, IL. These positions will be in our Rapid Complex Manufacturing department focusing on Vertical Machining Center. 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 Makino VMC machines 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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