2nd Shift Mechanical Assembler (M-F 3:30PM- 12AM)

Woodward, Inc.•Santa Clarita, CA

2d•$26 - $40•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 pay: $25.84 - $40.16. Plus, shift differential and overtime, if applicable 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Bereavement 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 Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Mechanical Assembler 1, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Mechanical Assembler 1 reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for assembling, installing, aligning, adjusting and fitting subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment. The position works under some supervision and limited contact with external suppliers or customers. What You Will Be Doing At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes. Essential Functions Assemble and/or perform preset calibration/final testing. Performs low to moderately complex assembly and test. Products may include but are not limited to small products, light subassemblies, and/or complete units of a smaller size. Assemble, install, align, adjust and fit subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment as per work instructions. Clean parts and maintain tooling and equipment per proper work instructions. Follow work instructions associated with assembly skills to become certified for work being performed. Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements. Pick and/or stock parts from point of use in stock rooms and places completed parts. Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner, including test record reports and standard quality checks. Other Functions Be knowledgeable and compliant with all area housekeeping efforts, for example: 6S procedures and clean as you go. When testing, complete test record report and standard quality check. May disassemble and handle returned units with supervision. May perform assembly audits (after being certified). Perform low to moderately complex flow and/or pressure testing of assembly components. Perform test stand preset calibration and final test of product, as directed. Promote teamwork within the organization. Sort parts for repair units for re-use with defined checking gages. Perform final assembly of units after final completion of testing, and record applicable data as required. Mount units on test stands and perform tests to meet test requirements of product being tested. What We Are Looking For To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Hand Tools: Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters). Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g., formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently. The ability to read and use inspection tools that apply to specific job and facility. Torque Wrench Use: Knowledge and ability to use torque wrenches to adjust parts and equipment, or install parts and equipment, following established specifications and procedures. Basic knowledge of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of recalls and potential costs due to negative impacts on a company's reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement. The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minute inconsistencies/faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility. The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information. The ability to write effectively, to read and understand work documents and to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisor. General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines. This includes the ability to learn new systems quickly, understanding how parts relate, and how they impact system functionality. The position also requires manual dexterity or the ability to work quickly with hands. The ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities. This includes the ability and willingness to take ownership for work activities, to learn and understand company policies and procedures. The ability to accurately provide the information requested on specific forms, reports, and logs. This includes generating or transcribing appropriate words, numbers, or symbols to complete written or computerized forms, reports, or logs. The ability to identify problems and to assist with resolution. This also includes the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills. The ability to provide excellent service to internal customers. The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team. The ability to perform simple arithmetic computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. The ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously and the ability to follow work orders efficiently. The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner and possessing strong hand-eye coordination. Education US – High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience Mechanical Aptitude required This position is part of an IAM Bargained Group. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans While this is a full-time, regular position, employment is anticipated to be short-term as this position is in-scope for layoff due to relocation of product lines. Employment is anticipated through July 31, 2027. This position will be eligible for negotiated severance benefits following termination of employment. 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

Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters).
Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g., formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently.
The ability to read and use inspection tools that apply to specific job and facility.
Knowledge and ability to use torque wrenches to adjust parts and equipment, or install parts and equipment, following established specifications and procedures.
Basic knowledge of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of recalls and potential costs due to negative impacts on a company's reputation.
The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minute inconsistencies/faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility.
The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information.
The ability to write effectively, to read and understand work documents and to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisor.
General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines.
The ability to learn new systems quickly, understanding how parts relate, and how they impact system functionality.
Manual dexterity or the ability to work quickly with hands.
The ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities.
The ability and willingness to take ownership for work activities, to learn and understand company policies and procedures.
The ability to accurately provide the information requested on specific forms, reports, and logs.
The ability to identify problems and to assist with resolution.
The ability to acquire and new knowledge and skills.
The ability to provide excellent service to internal customers.
The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team.
The ability to perform simple arithmetic computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
The ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously and the ability to follow work orders efficiently.
The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner and possessing strong hand-eye coordination.
US – High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Mechanical Aptitude required
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

May disassemble and handle returned units with supervision.
May perform assembly audits (after being certified).
Perform low to moderately complex flow and/or pressure testing of assembly components.
Perform test stand preset calibration and final test of product, as directed.
Promote teamwork within the organization.
Sort parts for repair units for re-use with defined checking gages.
Perform final assembly of units after final completion of testing, and record applicable data as required.
Mount units on test stands and perform tests to meet test requirements of product being tested.

Responsibilities

Assemble and/or perform preset calibration/final testing.
Performs low to moderately complex assembly and test.
Assemble, install, align, adjust and fit subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment as per work instructions.
Clean parts and maintain tooling and equipment per proper work instructions.
Follow work instructions associated with assembly skills to become certified for work being performed.
Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements.
Pick and/or stock parts from point of use in stock rooms and places completed parts.
Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner, including test record reports and standard quality checks.
Be knowledgeable and compliant with all area housekeeping efforts, for example: 6S procedures and clean as you go.
When testing, complete test record report and standard quality check.
May disassemble and handle returned units with supervision.
May perform assembly audits (after being certified).
Perform low to moderately complex flow and/or pressure testing of assembly components.
Perform test stand preset calibration and final test of product, as directed.
Promote teamwork within the organization.
Sort parts for repair units for re-use with defined checking gages.
Perform final assembly of units after final completion of testing, and record applicable data as required.
Mount units on test stands and perform tests to meet test requirements of product being tested.

Benefits

Shift differential
Overtime
9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity
Tuition reimbursement
Training/Professional Development opportunities
12 paid holidays
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Bereavement 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
Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Negotiated severance benefits