Operations Technician - Weekends 1st Shift (Fri - Sun, 3:00am - 3:30pm)

About the role

Woodward is hiring Operations Technicians to support the production lines at our Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. These individuals will work the Weekends, 1st Shift, hours (Friday – Sunday, 3:00am – 3:30pm).

Responsibilities

• Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently produce products using specified tools and equipment.
• Flexes and supports the full product line in various processes/ capacities.
• Observes and records key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations.
• Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns.
• Follows standard operating procedures.
• Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards.
• Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items.
• Follows established guidelines to ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Critical Thinking: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components. Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively. Can produce products and may perform basic setups of equipment.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues. Adheres to Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management: Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Adheres to individual schedule.
• Ledan Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Actively participates in the daily management system.
• 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. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Works well with team members and accepts feedback.

Skills

• Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshooting: Identifies and resolves routine technical product issues.
• Problem Resolution: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Analytical Skills: Analyzes problems, proposes solutions, and implements corrective actions with minimal supervision.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates understanding of mechanical systems and components. Uses hand tools and equipment safely and effectively. Can produce products and setup equipment to support varying processes.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Adheres to Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Drives to maintain efficiency standards.
• Ledan Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Actively participates in the daily management system.
• 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. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Works well with team members and accepts feedback.
• Collaborates across teams, shares knowledge, and supports team goals.

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