Operations Technician II/III (2nd shift - Manual Hone) at Woodward in Rockford

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. · Level II : $23.50 Plus shift premium & overtime · Level III : $24.04 - $31.25 Plus shift premium & overtime 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, 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 Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re looking to join a great organization, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Woodward’s Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL is hiring for 2nd shift, M-Th (3:20pm-1:50am & overtime on Fridays) Operations Technician to support our Manual Hone Machine in the Servo line. This individual will be responsible for manufacturing aerospace parts and components. If you are an experienced machine operator or are looking to advance your manufacturing skills, apply now! Mandatory training for 1st 2 weeks: M-F 7am-3:30pm Training starting week 3: M-Th 3:20pm-1:50am Level II: Key Responsibilities: Operations: Follows documented procedures, solves problems with known outcomes to meet standards, supports training of other members, and provides improvement opportunities to standard work. Flexes and supports the full product line in various processes/ capacities. Process: Maintains key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations. Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns. Follows standard operating procedures. Supports training of other members. Provides improvement opportunities to standard work. Quality Control: Participates to improve clarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures. Organization & Cleanliness: Proactively applies 5S principles, identifies opportunities to improve workstation organization and cleanliness, and ensures compliance with team standards. Assists in implementing new organizational practices as directed. Safety Mindset: Encourages adherence to safety protocols within the team. Key Skills: Technical Capability: Understands and follows technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Troubleshoots routine technical product issues. Problem Resolution: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures. 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 product