SVT Operation Technician 1st shift (M-Th)

About the role

Woodward is seeking Operations Technicians who are ready to join our 1st shift (Monday-Thursday 4:30am-3:00pm) production teams at our Loves Park Campus on our new servo line. This role supports and operates products such as servo valves, actuators, fuel metering units, specialty valves or pumps.

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.
• Cleans and organizes workstations according to 5S principles.
• Maintains a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
• Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products.
• Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Uses basic software and tools to complete tasks.
• Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards.
• Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow.

Qualifications

• Previous assembly experience preferred.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in a manufacturing industry performing assembly and/or testing in on similar components.
• Proficiency with and in using a variety of hand tools and inspection and measurement equipment.
• Strong knowledge and/or capability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Skills

• Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Critical Thinking: Identifies gaps-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Time Management: Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction.
• Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when 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 hourly base pay: $18.27(minimum) - $24.04 (midpoint) - $29.33 (maximum)

Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $21.15 (minimum) - $27.40 (midpoint) - $33.65 (maximum)

Schedule

1st shift (Monday-Thursday 4:30am-3:00pm)

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.