Associate Machinist (Weekend Shift)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Performs basic set up and operates multiple CNC or Manual (Lathes/Milling/Swiss/Grinding-OD/ID) machines, and other machinery to produce precision metal parts according to specifications.
• Performs supporting operations (ex. manual material removal, sub-assembly, etc.) while following established procedures.
• Performs 1st piece inspections and may be required to train in these processes.
• Process Adherence: Follows detailed work instructions to maintain production efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret engineering blueprints and basic GD&T knowledge.
• Quality Control: Uses various gages to inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Records and maintains data per operating standards (SOP).
• 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.

Skills

• Technical Operation: Skilled in operating multiple CNC or Manual machining equipment such as Lathes, Mills, Swiss, and OD/ID Grinders.
• Proficient in supporting operations.
• Critical Thinking: Ident