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 1: Estimated hourly base pay: $22.12 (minimum) - $28.85 (midpoint) - $35.58 (maximum). Plus, shift differential and overtime

• Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $25.00 (minimum) - $32.69 (midpoint) - $39.90 (maximum) Plus shift differential and 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 

Woodwards is looking to bring on skilled, motivated and driven Repair & Overhaul Technicians that are ready to showcase their talent. Join our amazing AWS 2nd shift production teams (Friday – Sunday, 3:30pm – 3:00am) at our Loves Park Campus, 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. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Teardown, Assembly and Test Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently teardown, assemble and test product using specified tools and equipment.

• Process: Coordinates with appropriate members and cross-functional teams to perform analysis, investigation, work scope of product.

• 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). Evaluates product and determines component replacement needs for low-complexity product.

• Critical Thinking: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.

• Problem Resolution: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures. Analyzes problems, proposes solutions, and implements corrective actions with minimal supervision.

• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates understanding of mechanical systems and components. Can tear down, assemble and test products and setup equipment to support varying processes. Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively. Completes routine changeovers and setups

• 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 and accepts feedback.

Additional Requirements:

Moderate physical activity requires agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear.  May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations. 

Successful candidates typically have:

• Proven mechanical aptitude

• Experience in a manufacturing industry performing assembly and/or testing in on similar components

• Proficiency with and in using a variety of hand tools and inspection and measurement equipment

• Strong knowledge and/or capability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.