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

Woodward, Inc.•Rockford, IL

9d•$27 - $36•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. 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!

Requirements

Understands and follows technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Supports technical process development.
Troubleshoots complex technical product issues based on engineering/ technical documentation.
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.
Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
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.
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.
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
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).

Nice To Haves

Mentors others in best practices.
Champions Woodward's Core Values.
Champions a culture of continuous improvement.

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.
Maintains key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations.
Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns.
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.
Serves as a safety champion by fostering a culture of accountability within the team.
Supports platform and special process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
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.

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