Machinist - Servo 2nd Shift

About the role

Woodward is hiring for 2nd shift, M-Th (3:20pm-1:50am) Machinist at its Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL to support the TMU Machine in the Servo line.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Performs 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.
• Supporting Operations: Performs supporting operations (e.g., manual material removal, sub-assembly, etc.) while following established procedures.
• First Piece Inspections: 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.
• 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 Practices: Assists in implementing new organizational practices as directed.
• Safety Mindset: Encourages adherence to safety protocols within the team.

Requirements

• Technical Operation: Skilled in operating multiple CNC or Manual machining equipment such as Lathes, Mills, Swiss, and OD/ID Grinders.
• Supporting Operations: Proficient in supporting operations.
• Critical Thinking: Identifies gaps-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Solid understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Inspection Gaging & Tools: Ability to use inspection gages and hand/power tools.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Core Values: Demonstrates Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when it cannot be followed.
• 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.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow.
• Additional Information: Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects.
• Workplace Environment: Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Basic Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., email, data entry, etc.).
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Skills

• Technical Operation: Skilled in operating multiple CNC or Manual machining equipment such as Lathes, Mills, Swiss, and OD/ID Grinders.
• Supporting Operations: Proficient in supporting operations.
• Critical Thinking: Identifies gaps-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Solid understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Inspection Gaging & Tools: Ability to use inspection gages and hand/power tools.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Core Values: Demonstrates Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when it cannot be followed.
• 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.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow.

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• 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
• 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

Pay

Level 1: Estimated annual base pay: $21.15 (minimum) - $27.40 (midpoint) - $33.65 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime

Level 2: Estimated annual base pay: $24.04 (minimum) - $31.25 (midpoint) - $38.46 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime

Schedule

2nd shift, M-Th (3:20pm-1:50am)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Basic Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., email, data entry, etc.).
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Skills

• Technical Operation: Skilled in operating multiple CNC or Manual machining equipment such as Lathes, Mills, Swiss, and OD/ID Grinders.
• Supporting Operations: Proficient in supporting operations.
• Critical Thinking: Identifies gaps-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Solid understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Inspection Gaging & Tools: Ability to use inspection gages and hand/power tools.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Core Values: Demonstrates Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when it cannot be followed.
• 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.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow.

Additional Information

• Moderate physical activity requiring 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.

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