Manual Machinist - 2nd shift - Motors (3pm-11:30pm)

Woodward L'Orange•Niles, IL

14h

About The Position

Woodward is hiring a Manual Machinist to set up and operate manual machining equipment, including manual lathe machines, vertical milling machines, and OD/ID grinders. The position requires completing paperwork in accordance with record-retention requirements, documenting nonconforming material, and participating in root-cause and corrective-action activities. The machinist follows work instructions, setup sheets, and method documents to operate machines and inspect machined parts, and uses gauging equipment to verify conformance with engineering specifications and standards throughout production. Certifications must be obtained as necessary for required processes. The work involves moderate physical activity, including walking, standing, bending, and lifting or moving objects. It is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort and may require special safety precautions and protective clothing or gear. Near-vision and/or color-vision examinations may be required. The position is listed as second shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with training from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. during the first two weeks. The posting describes Machinist I pay as $16.49–$28.60 per hour, with a 10% second-shift differential. Salary depends on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. This position involves information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons under those regulations or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Zero to two years of experience in related work or an applicable degree.
General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality and how tools can be used on the equipment.
Ability to learn new systems quickly and understand how parts relate to and affect system functionality.
Ability to operate and set up manual equipment.
Machining knowledge, including the ability to read and understand basic programs, edit basic programs, and/or basic knowledge of one or more of grinding, turning, milling, or drilling.
Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain all required authorizations.
May be required to pass near-vision and/or color-vision examinations.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate manual lathe machines, vertical milling machines, and OD/ID grinders.
Complete paperwork while adhering to record-retention requirements.
Document nonconforming material according to procedures and participate in activities to implement identified root-cause and corrective actions.
Use work instructions, setup sheets, and method documents to operate machines and inspect machined parts correctly.
Use gauging equipment to ensure parts conform to engineering specifications and standards throughout the production run.
Obtain certifications as necessary for required processes.

Benefits

Cash bonus opportunity for all members.
401(k) match of 4.5%.
Annual Woodward stock contribution of 5%.
Tuition reimbursement and training/professional development opportunities.
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance upon date of hire.
Vacation, sick time, vacation buy-up, short-term disability, and bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member life and AD&D, long-term disability, and optional member life insurance.
Member referral bonus.
Optional spouse/child life and AD&D insurance.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary benefits, including home/auto insurance discounts, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave.