Machine Repair Technician-1st Shift

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.

* Estimated hourly base pay: $21.81 (minimum) - $27.26 (midpoint) - $32.71 (maximum)
* Estimated hourly base pay: $23.34 (minimum) - $29.18 (midpoint) - $35.02 (maximum)
* 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:
o Home / Auto Insurance discounts
o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Machine Repair Technician, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring a skilled and motivated repair technician to join our team. This position is located at our Loves Park Campus on N. 2nd Street and will be working on 1st shift, with a rotating on-call schedule. If you're proficient in troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment this is the opportunity for you, apply now!

What You Will Be Doing
* Responsible for preventative and general maintenance and repair of hydraulic, mechanical and systems, machining centers, etc. on the production floor.
* Using Impulse, MS Word, WWD systems to manage PM schedules and work orders
* Participating in reactive maintenance requests, responding to down machines in emergency situations on the shop floor.
* Fluid and filter changes on machinery including but not limited to custom machinery and other types (CNC, NC, pressure washers, etc.).
* Light mechanical and electrical repairs on (see machines above). Knowledge of machine operations - (see machines above).
* Manage preventative maintenance schedule with production workers and leadership on the shop floor.
* Working independently or with a 2-person team on a daily basis.
* Working Environment/Physical Activities: Exertion of 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 100 pounds is required.
* Work is both indoors and outdoors. Work can be at heights, or in cramped and confined spaces.
* Chemical Exposure - Exposure to rotating and moving machine components, pressurized vessels/plumbing, chemicals, high temperatures, electricity, and oil.
* Rotating on call work will be required. Weekend and overtime work with short notice

What We Are Looking For
* Previous industrial, mechanical or electrical manufacturing experience is required
* Experience repairing CNC lathes, grinders or other metal manufacturing equipment is strongly desired.
Level 1:
* High school diploma or equivalent is required
* Associates degree in electronics, mechanical or industrial discipline is preferred
Level 2:
* High school diploma or equivalent is required
* Associates degree in electronics, mechanical or industrial discipline is preferred
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial, mechanical or electrical manufacturing role OR 3 years of experience in a machine repair technician role

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
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