SVT - Operations Technician (A&T 2nd shift)

About the role

Woodward is looking to bring on skilled, motivated and driven Operations Technicians that are ready to showcase their talent. Join our amazing 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:54pm to 11:24pm OR Mon-Thurs, 3pm to 1:30am) production teams at our Loves Park Campus, where innovation, precision, and quality are at the heart of everything we do.

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 all safety protocols and procedures.
• Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards.
• Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively.
• Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• Adheres to Woodward's Core Values.
• Manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed.
• Actively participates in the daily management system.
• Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry 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.
• Accepts feedback.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Skills

• 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.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues.
• 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
• 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 / Military Leave