Associate Machinist 1st shift

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward is dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture where team members act with integrity, respect, accountability, humility, and drive, while upholding high professional and ethical standards. The company is committed to attracting diverse talent and providing a rewarding environment. Woodward's core purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions that enable a clean future for its partners. The company supports its members' wellbeing through an extensive Total Reward package. This role contributes to Woodward's mission as a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. By working with customers, Woodward aims to enable a cleaner, decarbonized world through innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion, and motion control systems that perform in harsh environments. The company fosters a culture that values every member's contribution, promoting collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving to address challenges like reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources, and increasing efficiency for a better future. This position is for dedicated individuals who seek to learn and grow in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Requirements

Proficient in operating machining equipment and handling tools safely and effectively.
Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components.
Ability to use inspection gaging and hand/power tools.
Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
Adherence to Woodward's Core Values.
Proactively prioritizes time to complete tasks within established schedules.
Recognizes potential impact to efficiency and collaborates with Team Lead to resolve.
Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
Participates in continuous improvement activities.
Understands and adheres standardized work and escalates when it cannot be followed.
Actively participates the daily management system.
Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks.
Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards.
Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.
Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow.
Works well with team members and accepts feedback.

Responsibilities

Performs supporting operations (ex. manual material removal, sub-assembly, etc.) while following established procedures.
Follows detailed work instructions to maintain production efficiency and accuracy.
Uses various gages to inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Records and maintains data per operating standards (SOP).
Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items.
Follows established guidelines to ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.