Operations Technician III/IV - CNC Lathe (Fri-Sun 3am-3:30pm)

Woodward L'Orange • Rockford, IL

8d • 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. Level 3: Estimated hourly base pay: $24.04 - $31.25 Plus Shift Premium & Overtime Level 4: Estimated hourly base pay: $27.40 - $35.58 Plus Shift Premium & Overtime All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. Woodward is looking to bring on skilled, motivated and driven Operations Technician that is ready to showcase their talent. Join our amazing AWS 1st shift (Friday-Sunday 3am-3:30pm) production teams at our Loves Park Campus in the Intermediate Grind department, operating a CNC Lathe Machine. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you! Mandatory Training week 1 & week 2: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm Training starting week 3: Friday-Sunday 3am-3:30pm

Requirements

• 3+ years previous CNC Lathe machine experience
• Extensive Mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer skills (email, data entry, etc.)
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret blueprints & GD&T
• Previous Inspection experience
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants 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. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Responsibilities

• Follows documented procedures, solves problems with unknown solutions, supports training of other members, leads complex or specialized tasks, troubleshoots challenges, and ensures adherence to production standards.
• 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 documented procedures, solves problems with unknown solutions, leads complex or specialized tasks, troubleshoots special process challenges, and ensures adherence to standards.
• Champions clarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures, and collaborates with cross-functional teams.
• Champions 5S principles, develops and refines 5S practices, and ensures consistent adherence to standards across the team or department.
• Collaborates with front line leadership to integrate 5S principles into broader operational processes.
• Serves as a safety champion by fostering a culture of accountability within the team.
• Partners to align safety initiatives with organizational goals.
• Understands and follows technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Supports technical process development.
• Troubleshoots complex technical product issues based on engineering/ technical documentation.
• Leads complex technical tasks and mentors others.
• Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex issues that arise during assembly and testing processes.
• Anticipates potential issues and proactively identifies solutions.
• 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.
• Mentors others in best practices.
• Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Champions Woodward's Core Values.
• Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
• Recognizes potential impact to efficiency and collaborates with appropriate member to resolve.
• Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
• Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• Supports and participates in lean initiatives and principles and drives a culture of continuous improvement.
• Understands and adheres standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed.
• Actively participates the daily management system.
• Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks.
• Leverages specialized software where applicable.
• 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.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships and fosters a collaborative culture.
• Is the subject matter expert on one or more processes.
• Supports platform and special process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follows and supports creation of documented procedures, solves complex problems with unknown solutions, leads complex or specialized tasks, troubleshoots challenges, and champions adherence to standards.
• Facilitates collaboration between related teams to align resources and achieve organizational objectives.
• Identifies and addresses operational problems using informed judgment and established precedents.
• Allocates tasks and provides direction to enhance team performance and effectiveness.
• Understands and able to support technical process development.
• Demonstrates understanding of and proficiency with complex mechanical systems and components.
• Clearly conveys (verbal and written) advanced technical information and ideas effectively with all operations members.
• Champions a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed