Manual Machinist II/III (1st shift, 4x10)

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable, and staying humble and driven. The company aims to attract the best talent to design and deliver energy control solutions for a clean future. Woodward supports member wellbeing with an extensive Total Reward package. This role is for a Manual Machinist, responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machining equipment like vertical mills and lathes in an industrial setting. The position requires strong troubleshooting, moderate decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Woodward is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment markets, enabling a cleaner, decarbonized world through innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion, and motion control systems. The company fosters a culture that values contributions, collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving, focusing on reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources, and increasing efficiency.

Requirements

Skilled in Set up and operation of Manual Machining equipment such as Lathes and Mills.
Proficient in supporting operations.
Knowledge of machine insert and tooling selection, as well as speeds and feeds of tooling.
Advanced tooling and machining process knowledge.
Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex issues that arise during machining processes.
Anticipates potential issues and proactively creates solutions to avoid downtime.
Advanced understanding of mechanical systems and components.
Ability to choose, set up, and use inspection gaging and hand/power tools.
Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
Champions Woodward's Core Values.
Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
Recognizes potential impact to efficiency and collaborates with Team Lead to resolve.
Drives to maintain efficiency standards.
Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
Identifies inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
Supports and participates in lean initiatives and principles and drives a culture of continuous improvement.
Champions standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed.
Actively participates in the daily management system.
Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks.
Leverages specialized software where applicable.
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.
Collaborates across teams, shares knowledge, and supports team goals.
Builds strong cross-functional relationships and fosters a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

Performs complex Set ups and operates Manual Machines (Lathes/Milling) machines, and other machinery to produce and repair precision metal parts according to specifications.
Performs supporting operations (ex. manual material removal, sub-assembly, etc.) while following established procedures.
Performs 1st piece inspections and is required to train in these processes.
Follows detailed work instructions to maintain production efficiency and accuracy.
Skilled at interpreting engineering blueprints and in-depth GD&T knowledge.
Uses various gages to inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Records and maintains data per operating standards (SOP).
Champions 5S principles, develops and refines 5S practices, and ensures consistent adherence to standards across the team or department.
Collaborates with front line leadership to integrate 5S principles into broader operational processes.
Serves as a safety champion by fostering a culture of accountability within the team.
Partners to align safety initiatives with organizational goals.

Benefits

Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
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