Operations Technician - Weekends 2nd Shift (Fri - Sun, 3:00pm - 3:30am

Operations Technician

Woodward is hiring Operations Technicians to support the production lines at our Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. The role is on our weekends, 2nd shift, with shifts that run Friday – Sunday, 3:00pm – 3:30am. This position is responsible for performing manufacturing, assembly, testing, or special process operations, using various hand and specialty tools and inspection / measurement equipment and will work to produce quality aerospace parts.

Training hours for the first 2 weeks will be 1st shift, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm. Starting the 3rd week, training may be on an alternate shift for a few months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations:
  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.
• Process:
  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.
• Quality:
  Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards.
• Organization & Cleanliness:
  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.
• Safety Mindset:
  Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.

Key

Skills:

• 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 escalate immediate issues. Adherence to Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management:
  Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Adheres to individual schedule.
• Lean Mindset:
  Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• 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 (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks.
• Attention to Detail:
  Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Works well with team members and accepts feedback.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations:
  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.
• Process:
  Maintains key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations. Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns. Follows standard operating procedures. Supports training of other members. Provides improvement opportunities to standard work.
• Quality Control:
  Participates to improve clarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures.
• Organization & Cleanliness:
  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.
• Safety Mindset:
  Encourages adherence to safety protocols within the team.

Key

Skills:

• Technical Capability:
  Understands and follows technical instructions and standard…