Assembly & Test Associate I/II (First Shift)

Woodward, Inc.

66d • $18 - $33

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. 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: Level 1 $18.27(minimum) - $24.04(midpoint) - $29.33(maximum) Plus overtime Level 2 $21.17(minimum) - $27.40(midpoint) - $33.65(maximum) Plus overtime All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

Requirements

• Level 1 Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Critical Thinking: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Time Management: Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
• Computer Skills: Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow.
• Level 2 Technical Capability: Understands and follows technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Problem Resolution: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
• Computer Skills: Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently assemble product components using specified tools and equipment.
• Test Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently test product using specified tools and equipment.
• Quality: Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards.
• Organization & Cleanliness: Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items.
• Safety Mindset: Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.
• Level 2 Assemble Product: Follows documented procedures, solves problems with known outcomes to meet standards, supports training of other members, and provides improvement opportunities to standard work.
• Level 2 Test Product: Follows procedures, troubleshoots common testing issues, provides feedback to assembly teams or supervisors to address recurring problems, conducts test setup changeovers, and supports training of less experienced members.
• Level 2 Quality Control: Participates to improve clarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures.
• Level 2 Organization & Cleanliness: Proactively applies 5S principles, identifies opportunities to improve workstation organization and cleanliness, and ensures compliance with team standards.
• Level 2 Safety Mindset: Encourages adherence to safety protocols within the team.

Benefits

• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 96 hours 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

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees