Repair & Overhaul Technician - 2nd Shift

Company 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.

• 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.
• 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.

This role will provide support and operations in products such as servo valves, actuators, fuel metering units, specialty valves, or pumps. Positions are on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:30pm – 11:00pm) and are located at our Loves Park Campus, where innovation, precision, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. Training shift will be on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7am – 3:30pm) for the first 2 weeks.

The role supports the manufacturing and maintenance of high‑precision aerospace and industrial components.

• Disassemble and reassemble aircraft parts using specialized hand tools and instruction manuals.
• Conduct visual inspections of mechanical and structural components under supervision to identify wear, corrosion, or damage with measurement tools and gauges.
• Execute routine cleaning procedures to remove debris, oil, and contaminants in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Perform simple adjustments, align, measure, and calibrate parts to specified tolerances using precision tools and gauges as instructed by senior technicians.
• Document maintenance activities, inspection findings, repair steps, and tool usage in maintenance logs and digital systems.

• Mechanical aptitude: fundamental understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Tool handling: selecting, maintaining, and operating hand and power tools.
• Precision measuring: use of calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Component disassembly and reassembly following technical diagrams.
• Basic troubleshooting: applying diagnostic procedures to identify simple faults.
• Technical documentation literacy: reading maintenance manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Safety procedure compliance: adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Quality inspection: routine inspections and measurements to ensure parts meet specification standards.
• Time management: prioritizing and completing tasks within allotted time frames.
• Team communication: sharing clear updates and escalating issues.

• Teardown, assembly, and test of product following documented procedures.
• Coordinate with members and cross‑functional teams to perform analysis, investigation, and work scope of product.
• Conduct inspections and tests to verify product accuracy and functionality, recording data per operating standards.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of workstations, adhering to 5S principles.
• Follow safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Technical capability: understanding and following basic technical instructions and SOPs.
• Evaluation of product and component replacement for low‑complexity product.
• Critical thinking: identifying gaps to standard…