Prototype Machinist (2nd Shift, 5x8)

About the role

Woodward is seeking an experienced Prototype Machinist with programming experience for a 2nd shift position, Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts starting at 2:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operations: Design and execute complex machining process flow to transform raw materials into finished parts, including sequencing, optimization, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Design, recommend, and create work holding, fixturing, cutting tool selections and specifications for complex parts.
• Create, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize complex CNC programs using CAM software, ensuring robustness and quality (Gage R&R).
• Significant knowledge in CNC programming, machine capabilities, material machining properties, and processes including grinding, turning, milling, and drilling.
• Perform advanced and innovative inspections, using precision gauging equipment, machine probes, and CMM reports.
• Mentor other machinists
• Develop Machining Processes: Designs and refines machining procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure the accuracy of prototype development.
• Perform advanced and innovative inspections, using precision gauging equipment, machine probes, and CMM reports.
• Quality Assurance: Uses various gages to inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards. Records and maintains data per operating standards (SOP).
• Organization & Cleanliness: Champions 5S principles, develops and refines 5S practices, and ensures consistent adherence to standards across the team or department.
• Collaborates with front line leadership to integrate 5S principles into broader operational processes.
• Safety Mindset: Serves as a safety champion by fostering a culture of accountability within the team. Partners to align safety initiatives with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to solely and effectively set up, program, and operate manual and multi-axis CNC machines at an advanced level to manufacture first-part validations.
• Advanced understanding of secondary processes such as anodizing, coatings, and heat treating.
• Expert level in diagnosing and resolving complex issues that arise during machining processes.
• Anticipates potential issues and proactively creates solutions to avoid downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop process plans and resolve complex part manufacturing challenges.
• Expert understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Ability to choose, set up, and use inspection gaging and hand/power tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including documentation, collaboration, and project updates with team members.
• Experience writing and editing programs for 5-axis CNC machines.

Skills

• Machine and Technical Operation: Demonstrated ability to solely and effectively set up, program, and operate manual and multi-axis CNC machines at an advanced level to manufacture first-part validations.
• Advanced understanding of secondary processes such as anodizing, coatings, and heat treating.
• Troubleshooting: Expert level in diagnosing and resolving complex issues that arise during machining processes.
• Anticipates potential issues and proactively creates solutions to avoid downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop process plans and resolve complex part manufacturing challenges.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Expert understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Ability to choose, set up, and use inspection gaging and hand/power tools.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Champions Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Recognizes potential impact to efficiency and collaborates with Team Lead to resolve.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• Supports and participates in lean initiatives and principles and drives a culture of continuous improvement.
• Production Systems: Champions standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Actively participates in the daily management system.
• Computer Skills: Automates tasks, analyzes data trends, and supports digital transformation initiatives. Advanced experience in using software packages such as 3D CAD/CAM, collision avoidance, tool monitoring and optimization.
• 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.
• Works well with team members and accepts feedback.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships and fosters a collaborative culture.

Benefits

• Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated hourly base pay: $31.25 (minimum) - $40.38 (midpoint) - $50.00 (maximum). Plus, overtime and shift premium.
• Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
• 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
• 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