Manufacturing Aerospace Technician I or II

Woodward, Inc.•Spartanburg, SC

2d•$27 - $30

About The Position

Woodward is hiring a Manufacturing Aerospace Technician I or II to work in a team-based manufacturing environment at a new facility manufacturing hydraulic actuators for aircraft. The role involves executing technical manufacturing processes, maintaining safety and quality standards, and contributing to continuous improvement across shared work areas and production lines. Team members will work with automated manufacturing technologies and may develop their skills and careers through training and cross-learning. Level I technicians follow standardized work across product lines, maintain process variables and production flow, collaborate with cross-functional teams, address routine production issues, inspect work for quality, and participate in training and continuous improvement. Level II technicians execute and maintain manufacturing procedures across multiple processes and product lines, coordinate across functions, troubleshoot routine and moderately complex production issues, ensure quality and documentation compliance, and support training, mentoring, and process improvements. Level II candidates typically have aerospace fuel-system component assembly and testing experience, fabrication proficiency, and working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems; an A&P license is preferred. The work requires moderate physical activity, including walking, standing, bending, and lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds, with heavier lifting requirements on some product lines. Employees must be able to stand for the entire shift. Work may involve moderate risk or discomfort requiring protective clothing or gear, and may require passing near-vision and/or color-vision examinations. The position may become DOT safety-sensitive in the future, at which point a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test will be required. The role involves information subject to ITAR and/or EAR, so applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
Understanding or knowledge of manufacturing processes, aerospace drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation.
Ability to use tools, equipment, and measurement instruments safely and effectively in a production environment.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and contribute in a flexible, cross-trained environment.
Ability to follow quality requirements and procedures and complete documentation accurately.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including walking, standing, bending, and lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds; some product lines require heavier lifting.
Ability to stand for the entire shift.
Applicants must be U.S. Persons under ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain required authorizations.
May be required to pass near-vision and/or color-vision examinations.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing assembly and testing of fuel-system components in the aerospace industry.
Proficiency in fabrication techniques.
Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
A&P license.

Responsibilities

Execute and maintain standardized manufacturing processes across multiple product lines and processes, while maintaining process variables and supporting production flow.
Work in a flexible, cross-trained team environment and coordinate across functions to support production goals and sitewide objectives.
Accurately document operations and maintain required production records.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine or moderately complex production issues using standard and structured problem-solving methods; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Verify product quality through inspection and compliance with specifications, procedures, and standards; escalate non-conformances as needed.
Support and improve work instructions, standardized work, and manufacturing processes.
Participate in training, cross-training, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous-improvement activities.
Support 5S, safety, daily management, and lean improvement efforts.

Benefits

Annual 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.
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 insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Member optional life insurance.
Member referral bonus.
Spouse/child optional life and optional AD&D insurance.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary home and auto insurance discounts.
Whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave.