CNC Machinist​/Operations Technician; 1st shift

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. Estimated annual base pay: $21.15 (min) - $27.40 (mid). Plus, shift differential and overtime.

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 401(k) match (4.5%). Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%). Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members. 12 paid 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.

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.

Performs set ups and operates numerous CNC or manual (lathes/milling/swiss/grinding-OD/) machines, and other machinery to produce precision metal parts according to specifications.

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. Supports training of other members. Provides improvement opportunities for standard work.

Participates in improving 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.

Technical Capability: Understands and follows technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Troubleshoots routine technical product issues.

Problem Resolution: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures. Analyzes problems, proposes solutions, and implements corrective actions with minimal supervision.

Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates understanding of mechanical systems and components. Uses hand tools and equipment safely and effectively. Can produce products and set up equipment to support varying processes.

Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and encourage immediate collaboration. Demonstrates Woodward's Core Values.

Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Drives to maintain efficiency standards.

Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.

Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Actively participates in the daily management system.

Computer

Skills:

Uses basic software…