Machine Repair, First Shift

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, acting with integrity, respect, and accountability while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. We design and deliver energy control solutions to power a clean future.

About the role

Woodward is hiring a skilled and motivated Machine Repair Technician to join our team at our Loves Park Campus on N. 2nd Street. This position works 1st shift (Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm) with a rotating on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and execute preventative maintenance on machinery following standard operating procedures.
• Identify and troubleshoot straightforward machine malfunctions using established guidelines and diagnostic tools.
• Carry out necessary repairs on equipment under close supervision, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Accurately record all maintenance and repair tasks in maintenance logs and reports.
• Communicate technical information and work effectively with team members to ensure optimal machine performance.

Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of basic machinery and equipment used in machine repair.
• Diagnostic Skills: Ability to identify and diagnose simple mechanical issues using standard procedures.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficient in using hand tools and operating machinery with precision.
• Safety Compliance: Adheres to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Quality Assurance: Ensures repair work meets established quality standards and specifications.
• Instruction Following: Accurately follows detailed repair instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Basic Electrical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic electrical components and circuits commonly found in machinery.
• Time Management: Efficiently manages time to complete routine repair tasks within designated timeframes.
• Communication Skills: Communicates effectively with team members to relay technical information and updates.
• Troubleshooting: Performs straightforward troubleshooting tasks to resolve minor machine malfunctions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Associate’s degree in electronics, mechanical, or industrial discipline is preferred.
• Experience in a machine repair role in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing production machine errors and malfunctions.

This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Pay

• Level 1: Estimated annual base pay: $20.67 (minimum) - $26.92 (midpoint) - $33.17 (maximum) plus overtime.
• Level 2: Estimated annual base pay: $24.52 (minimum) - $31.73 (midpoint) - $39.42 (maximum) plus overtime.

Schedule

• 1st shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.
• Rotating on-call schedule.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%).
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%).
• Tuition reimbursement and training/professional development opportunities.
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective upon date of hire).
• Vacation, sick time, vacation buy-up, short-term disability, and bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member life & AD&D, long-term disability, and optional life insurance.
• 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, and military leave.