Special Processes Associate I (Potting & Encapsulating Machine Operator)

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward is dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture, emphasizing integrity, respect, accountability, humility, and a drive for excellence, while upholding the highest professional and ethical standards. The company is committed to attracting diverse talent and providing a rewarding environment. Woodward's core purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions that enable a clean future for its partners. As a global leader in energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment markets, Woodward focuses on innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. The company's work involves reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources, and increasing efficiency. Woodward offers an extensive Total Reward package, with salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, aligned with market data.

Requirements

Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively.
Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components.
Ability to use inspection gaging and hand/power tools and complete preparation per procedure.
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 standardized work and escalates when it cannot be followed.
Actively participates 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with epoxy potting and encapsulation processes.
Hands-on experience operating potting and encapsulation machines, vacuum chambers, and related equipment.
Familiarity with solenoids or similar components.

Responsibilities

Operate Specialized Equipment including black potting machines and vacuum chambers, high-temp machines, ovens, and other tools used in the encapsulation process.
Handles and operates designated machinery following established protocols.
Performs basic maintenance and cleaning tasks.
Observes and records key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations.
Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns.
Follows standard operating procedures.
Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards.
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.
Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.