Aerospace Mechanical Technician - 2nd Shift

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 II:
  Estimated hourly base pay: $26.44 (minimum) - $34.62 (midpoint) - $42.31 (maximum)

• 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, 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

Woodward is hiring multiple Mechanical Technicians to support our Systems Test Facility operations on 2nd shift. Individuals with experience in the aerospace industry and a strong background and working knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical and/or pneumatic systems are highly encouraged to apply!

• Assembly:
  Assemble components and systems with increasing complexity. Modify and/or repair components under minimal supervision. Assist in troubleshooting issues.
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting:
  Identify and propose solutions for moderately complex issues with components or systems. Collaborate with stakeholders and implement solution.
• Testing and Analysis:
  Conduct moderately complex tests on components and systems with some independence. Record and analyze test results and provide preliminary findings to engineering teams
• Process Improvement:
  Suggest improvements to existing processes or tools based on hands‑on experience. Participate in creating or updating process documentation.
• Team Leadership:
  Act as a resource for entry‑level technicians by guiding them on basic tasks and safety procedures.

• Schematics and Drawings:
  Capable of independently reading and interpreting moderately complex schematics and drawings. Begins modifying drawings and schematics with guidance. Growing knowledge of assembly and testing processes and geometric tolerancing.
• Application and Field Use Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of deployed systems and component operation. Independently applies standard assembly and testing methodologies. Familiar with relevant industry standards.
• Communication:
  Develops clear written and verbal communication skills. Able to present findings to internal teams and contribute to discussions about test results. Occasional exposure to customer interactions.
• Team Leadership:
  Provides guidance to entry‑level technicians on basic tasks. Assists with organizing smaller projects.
• Process Improvement:
  Participates in efforts to improve processes or tools. Suggests ideas to enhance efficiency and quality within established systems.
• Problem Solving:
  Independently solves moderately complex problems using basic troubleshooting techniques. Begins applying structured methods such as Root Cause Analysis with guidance.
• Assembly:
  Independently assembles and modifies moderately complex components and systems. Assists with improving assembly methods.
• Devices and Tools Used:
  Proficient in using a range of standard measurement devices for data acquisition and analysis. Begins designing basic fixturing or rigging equipment for assembly and testing.
• Principles & Data Review:
  Solid understanding of mechanical principles and their application in moderately complex systems. Independently conducts basic testing and data collection.
• Testing:
  Plans and executes moderately complex test strategies with minimal supervision. Provides…