Machinist (First Article Inspections) - 2nd Shift - Rapid Complex Manufacturing Department

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: $21.00 (minimum) - $26.25 (midpoint) - $31.50 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime

• Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $24.11 (minimum) - $30.14 (midpoint) - $36.17 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime

• 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 ready to make your mark? If you're a skilled CNC Machinist with a strong background in inspection processes, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring a 2nd shift machinist to join our Rapid Complex Manufacturing department at our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL. This position is in a low volume, high mix environment where your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities will truly shine. If you're eager to be part of a team that values precision, innovation, and craftsmanship, don't wait-apply today and start shaping the future with us!

What You Will Be Doing

• Setting up and operating CNC and manual mills and/or lathes to process and manufacture materials to customer and company requirements and specifications.

• Conducting tool offsets, changes and editing programs on machines and equipment as needed.

• Performing required process checks and inspections using calipers, micrometers, dial/depth indicators, shadow graph, laser mics, etc.

• Processing and machining materials per company and customer work instructions and specifications.

• Working from limited information in work instructions and blueprints, identifying gaps and providing solutions on manufacturing processes.

• Performing First Article Inspections for WI-340 and F27142

• Promoting teamwork within the organization.

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering specifications and GD&T

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.

What We Are Looking For

Level 1:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

• A minimum of 1 or more years of related work experience in a machining related role or an applicable degree from a trade school is required

• Experience with First Article Inspection processes is highly desired

Level 2

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

• A minimum of 2 or more years of experience as a machinist is required

• Experience with First Article Inspection processes is highly desired

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.