SVT Operation Technician 1st shift; M

Job Overview

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 applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Level1:
  Estimated hourly base pay $18.27 (minimum) – $24.04 (midpoint) – $29.33 (maximum)
• Level2:
  Estimated hourly base pay $21.15 (minimum) – $27.40 (midpoint) – $33.65 (maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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 looking to bring on skilled, motivated and driven Operations Technicians that are ready to showcase their talent.

Join our amazing 1st shift (Monday‑Thursday 4:30am‑3:00pm) production teams at our Loves Park Campus on our new servo line, where innovation, precision, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. This role will provide support and operations in products such as servo valves, actuators, fuel metering units, specialty valves or pumps.

Training shift for the first 2 weeks:
Mon‑Fri, 7am‑3:30pm.

Training starting week3:
Hours may vary, will be on 1st shift.

• Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently produce products using specified tools and equipment.
• Flexes and supports the full product line in various processes/capacities.
• 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.

• Technical Capability:
  Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Critical Thinking:
  Identifies gap‑to‑standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude:
  Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components; uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively; can produce products and may perform basic setups of equipment.
• Team Communication:
  Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and elevate immediate issues.
• Time Management:
  Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules; adheres to…