Mechanical Assembler 2 - 3rd shift

Woodward, Inc.Niles, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, emphasizing integrity, respect, accountability, humility, and drive, while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. The company is dedicated to attracting top talent and designing and delivering energy control solutions for a clean future. Woodward supports its members' wellbeing with an extensive Total Reward package. The company specializes in cutting-edge motion control systems for commercial and military aircraft, including pilot controls, electromechanical actuators, motors, and position sensors. As a Mechanical Assembler, you will play a key role in producing these products that support flight globally every day. This position reports to the manufacturing supervisor and involves assembling, installing, aligning, adjusting, and fitting subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment in an industrial setting, working under some supervision.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 2-5 years of related experience required
  • Mechanical aptitude required
  • Ability to use a variety of basic hand tools
  • Basic written/verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities
  • Detail orientation and ability to follow work instructions
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner, including Quality Assurance and Test Record.

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 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
  • 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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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