Facilities Technician/Maintenace Mechanic II

Woodward, Inc.•Niles, IL

2d•$25 - $39•Onsite

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 hourly base pay: $24.52 (minimum) - $31.73 (midpoint) - $39.42 (maximum) Plus overtime Woodward offers an extensive Total Reward package for this position, including: Annual cash bonus opportunity Up to 4.5% 401(k) match PLUS another 5% in Woodward stock options contributed to members’ 401(k) accounts annually, bringing the retirement benefit opportunity to an amazing 9.5% Up to $5250 in Tuition Reimbursement annually for all members 11 paid holidays, including a floating holiday High quality, low cost medical, dental, and vision Insurance Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 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 Key Responsibilities: Conduct Preventive Maintenance: Execute routine maintenance procedures on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce the likelihood of unexpected failures. Diagnose Mechanical Issues: Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions by applying technical expertise and standard troubleshooting methods. Maintain Maintenance Records: Accurately document all maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs performed, and parts utilized, to ensure comprehensive history and compliance. Adhere to Safety Protocols: Implement and follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment for oneself and team members. Communicate Technical Information: Effectively share technical updates and maintenance status with team members to facilitate coordinated and efficient operations. Prioritize and respond promptly to urgent maintenance and safety issues. General building maintenance tasks, examples including patching and painting walls, building and repairing furniture and cabinetry, repairing door hardware and flooring, moving equipment, setting up meetings, etc. Light plumbing tasks, examples including faucet/fixture repair/replacement (sinks, toilets, showers, drains, valves), air hose fabrication, piping system replacement, repair, and installation. Grounds tasks to maintain and beautify the exterior building and landscaping. Light HVAC tasks, examples including replacing belts and filters, adjusting thermostats, and cleaning coils. Light electrical tasks such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, and electrical switches and outlets. Inspect, maintain and test life safety systems such as emergency lights, fire extinguishers, exit signs. Conduct routing inspections of property and report deficiencies Key Skills: Mechanical Repair: Expertise in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting machinery and equipment. Diagnostic Analysis: Proficient in identifying and analyzing equipment malfunctions using analytical methods. Preventative Maintenance Planning: Skilled in scheduling and conducting routine maintenance to prevent equipment downtime. Technical Documentation: Ability to interpret and utilize technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints effectively. Calibration Techniques: Knowledgeable in calibrating machinery and tools to ensure precision and proper functionality. Safety Procedures: Adherence to and implementation of workplace safety standards and protocols. Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using a variety of hand and power tools required for maintenance tasks. Workflow Management: Efficiently managing personal workload to meet maintenance schedules and team objectives. Collaborative Communication: Effectively communicating technical information within the team environment. Analytical Problem Solving: Applying established procedures and methods to resolve typical maintenance issues. 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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Explore our open positions and apply today. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.

Requirements

Mechanical Repair: Expertise in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting machinery and equipment.
Diagnostic Analysis: Proficient in identifying and analyzing equipment malfunctions using analytical methods.
Preventative Maintenance Planning: Skilled in scheduling and conducting routine maintenance to prevent equipment downtime.
Technical Documentation: Ability to interpret and utilize technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints effectively.
Calibration Techniques: Knowledgeable in calibrating machinery and tools to ensure precision and proper functionality.
Safety Procedures: Adherence to and implementation of workplace safety standards and protocols.
Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using a variety of hand and power tools required for maintenance tasks.
Workflow Management: Efficiently managing personal workload to meet maintenance schedules and team objectives.
Collaborative Communication: Effectively communicating technical information within the team environment.
Analytical Problem Solving: Applying established procedures and methods to resolve typical maintenance issues.
Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of 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.

Responsibilities

Execute routine maintenance procedures on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce the likelihood of unexpected failures.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions by applying technical expertise and standard troubleshooting methods.
Accurately document all maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs performed, and parts utilized, to ensure comprehensive history and compliance.
Implement and follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment for oneself and team members.
Effectively share technical updates and maintenance status with team members to facilitate coordinated and efficient operations.
Prioritize and respond promptly to urgent maintenance and safety issues.
General building maintenance tasks, examples including patching and painting walls, building and repairing furniture and cabinetry, repairing door hardware and flooring, moving equipment, setting up meetings, etc.
Light plumbing tasks, examples including faucet/fixture repair/replacement (sinks, toilets, showers, drains, valves), air hose fabrication, piping system replacement, repair, and installation.
Grounds tasks to maintain and beautify the exterior building and landscaping.
Light HVAC tasks, examples including replacing belts and filters, adjusting thermostats, and cleaning coils.
Light electrical tasks such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, and electrical switches and outlets.
Inspect, maintain and test life safety systems such as emergency lights, fire extinguishers, exit signs.
Conduct routing inspections of property and report deficiencies