Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives, and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplaces for all.

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. 

Estimated hourly base pay Level II:  $27.15(minimum) - $33.94(midpoint) - $40.73(maximum) Estimated hourly base pay Level III:  $34.00(minimum) - $42.50(midpoint) - $51.00(maximum) All members included in cash bonus opportunity401(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 hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leaveAdoption 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 an CNC Programmer, we have an exciting opportunity for you!  In this position you will support production from a technical standpoint and have an excellent understanding of the product being produced in the area. You will solve difficult manufacturing problems and work with members to implement process and product improvements. You will be responsible for programming multi-axis CNC machines to produce complex components in a large, diverse machines shop with high mix, low -volume production rates, as well as research and select proper CNC cutting tools.

What You Will Be Doing 

Create and modify simple to complex CNC programs using CAM software.Edit existing programs to improve efficiency in cycle-time and tool life.Observe, troubleshoot and support machine first-runs to ensure program quality and robustness.Support design reviews to ensure part drawings and models represent part manufacturability during development; includes making recommendations to improve part manufacturability.Research and select proper CNC cutting tools based on the material being used, surface finish requirements and tolerances.Participate and provide recommendations for selection of new tool/fixture designs and new work holdings.Create, maintain and improve cutting tool packages.Create, manage and modify post processors.

What We Are Looking For 

High School diploma/GED required.For Level II: 2-5 years’ experience with CNC programming required; For Level III:  5+ years’ experience required.Solid knowledge of CNC machine operations including setup, programming and controls.Solid knowledge of cutting tools, tool holders and workpiece clamping devicesSolid knowledge of CAD/CAM software.Solid knowledge of print reading.Solid knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) including the ability to interpret tolerances on prints.Solid understanding of manual and CNC equipment,Solid math skills (including fractions, decimals, arithmetic computations, material removal rates, trigonometry).

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons 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.   The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer