Operations Technician II/III- Deburr Technician (2nd Shift)

Woodward L'Orange • Rockford, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Woodward is seeking an Operations Technician II/III - Deburr Technician for their Rock Cut Campus in the FMU line in Loves Park, IL. The company is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. Woodward is dedicated to attracting the best talent and fulfilling its purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions that power a clean future. This position offers an opportunity to join a collaborative and rewarding team environment and contribute to groundbreaking advancements with a global leader in aerospace innovation. The role is for a 2nd shift, with mandatory training initially on 1st shift.

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

• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training/Professional Development opportunities
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees