Machinist III - Jig Bore; 1st Shift

Machinist III
- Jig Bore (1st Shift)
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- Jig Bore (1st Shift)
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Rockford
- Loves Park Campus (LPC):
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 2, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
JR114132

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.
* ** Level III**:
Estimated annual base pay: $27.40 – $35.58 Plus shift overtime
* 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 Are you an experienced manual machinist looking for your next opportunity? Woodward is hiring a
** 1st shift (Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm & Overtime as needed through work week and/or Saturdays) Machinist III
** to support our Jig Bore Machines at the Loves Park Campus. This role works. In this role, you will machine aerospace parts and components in a manufacturing environment. We are looking for candidates with manual machining experience who take pride in precision, quality, and workmanship. If you are a skilled manual machinist ready to grow with a great organization, apply today!
** Mandatory Training for 1st 2 weeks:
Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
**** Training starting week 3:
Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Machine Operation:
Performs complex Set up and operates multiple types of CNC or Manual (Lathes/Milling/Swiss/Grinding-OD/) machines, and other machinery to produce precision metal parts according to specifications. Performs supporting operations (ex. manual material removal, sub-assembly, etc.) while following established procedures.
* Performs 1st piece inspections and is required to train in these processes.
* Process Improvement:
Follows detailed work instructions to maintain production efficiency and accuracy. Highly skilled at interpreting engineering blueprints and advanced GD&T knowledge.
* Quality Assurance:
Uses various gages to inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards. Records and maintains data per operating standards (SOP).
* Organization…