Operations Technician II/III- Deburr Technician (1st shift)

Woodward, Inc.•Rockford, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward, a global leader in aerospace innovation, is offering opportunities at their Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL, specifically for a Deburr Technician on the 1st shift. The company is dedicated to fostering a great workplace where team members act with integrity, are respectful and accountable, and remain humble and driven, upholding the highest professional and ethical standards. Woodward is committed to attracting diverse talent and providing a rewarding environment. The company's purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions that power a clean future. They support their members' wellbeing with an extensive Total Reward package, with salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. This role offers a chance to join a collaborative team and contribute to groundbreaking advancements with one of the world's leading aerospace companies. Woodward is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets, working with customers to achieve a cleaner, decarbonized world. Their culture values every member's contributions, fostering innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving to address challenges like reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources, and increasing efficiency.

Requirements

Understands and follows technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Troubleshoots routine technical product issues.
Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
Analyzes problems, proposes solutions, and implements corrective actions with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates understanding of mechanical systems and components.
Uses hand tools and equipment safely and effectively.
Can produce products and setup equipment to support varying processes.
Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
Demonstrates Woodward's Core Values.
Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
Drives to maintain efficiency standards.
Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
Participates in continuous improvement activities.
Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
Understands and adheres to 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.
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.
2+ years of experience in deburring operations.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
Basic computer skills.
Must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Responsibilities

Follows documented procedures, solves problems with known outcomes to meet standards, supports training of other members, and provides improvement opportunities to standard work.
Flexes and supports the full product line in various processes/capacities.
Maintains key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations.
Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns.
Follows standard operating procedures.
Supports training of other members.
Provides improvement opportunities to standard work.
Participates to improve clarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures.
Proactively applies 5S principles, identifies opportunities to improve workstation organization and cleanliness, and ensures compliance with team standards.
Assists in implementing new organizational practices as directed.
Encourages adherence to safety protocols within the team.

Benefits

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