Repair & Overhaul Technician - Weekends 2nd Shift (Fri-Sun, 3pm - 3:30am)

Woodward, Inc. • Rockford, IL

2d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Woodward is seeking skilled, motivated, and driven individuals to join their team as Repair & Overhaul Technicians. These positions are on AWS 2nd shift (Weekends, 3:00pm - 3:30am) and are located at their Loves Park Campus. The role will provide support and operations in products such as servo valves, actuators, fuel metering units, specialty valves, or pumps. The company values skills and offers opportunities for growth. A training shift will be on 1st shift, Mon-Fri, 7am - 3:30pm, for the first 2 weeks, with potential for training on 1st or 2nd shift in week 3. Candidates must be flexible for upwards of 3 months to train on an alternative schedule.

Requirements

• Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Evaluates product and determines component replacement needs for low-complexity product.
• Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Can tear down, assemble and test products.
• Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively.
• Completes basic changeovers and setups.
• Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Adherence to Woodward's Core Values.
• Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
• Adheres to individual schedule.
• Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• 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 and accepts feedback.
• Understands and follows technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoots routine technical product issues.
• Evaluates product and determines component replacement needs for complex products.
• 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.
• Can tear down, assemble and test products and setup equipment to support varying processes.
• Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively.
• Completes routine changeovers and setups.
• 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 and accepts feedback.
• Collaborates across teams, shares knowledge, and supports team goals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, prints and part diagrams
• Proficiency using hand tools, measurement and inspection equipment
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• Problem-solving mindset with critical thinking skills
• Willingness to embrace change and adapt to new environments
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teardown, Assembly and Test Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently teardown, assemble and test product using specified tools and equipment.
• Process: Coordinates with appropriate members and cross-functional teams to perform analysis, investigation, work scope of product.
• Quality: Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards.
• Organization & Cleanliness: Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items. Follows established guidelines to ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Safety Mindset: Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.
• Teardown, Assembly and Test Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently teardown, assemble and test product using specified tools and equipment, solves problems with known outcomes to meet standards, supports training of other members, and provides improvement opportunities to standard work.
• Process: Coordinates with appropriate members and cross-functional teams to perform analysis, investigation, work scope of product. Supports training of other members.
• Quality Control: Participates to improve clarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures.
• Organization & Cleanliness: 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.
• Safety Mindset: 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 and 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
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

What This Job Offers

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