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 workplace 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. 

•    Level 1: Estimated hourly base pay: $18.73 (minimum) - $23.41 (midpoint) - $28.09 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime
•    Level 2: Estimated hourly base pay: $20.92 (minimum) - $26.15 (midpoint) - $31.38 (maximum) Plus shift differential and 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:  
o    Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
o    Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 
 
Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a CNC Lathe machinist, we have an exciting opportunity for you on 2nd shift at our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL. This position will be involved in challenging and complex machining operations. If you’re an experience machinist and want to join an innovative company and be part of a great team, apply now! 

What You Will Be Doing:
•    Setting up and operating machines including but not limited CNC lathes (Mori Seiki, Mori VMC, Tong Tai, TMU), secondary operations including hones, ID and OD grinders.
•    Using company specific databases and systems to locate work instructions. 
•    Performing manufacturing processes on various aluminum valves and pistons from bar stock
•    Reading blueprints and interpreting GD&T to verifying products are in spec to customer and company requirements. 
•    Documenting processes and using inspection equipment (calipers, mics, gauges, CMM inspection equipment. 
•    Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds. Note: Some product lines have heavier lifting requirements due to product type.  
•    Ability to stand for entire shift.  
•    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
 
What We Are Looking For:

Level 1:
•    High school diploma or equivalent
•    Previous CNC Setup and operations experience is highly preferred
Level 2:
•    High school diploma or equivalent
•    1 year of experience in a similar role is required

•    Previous CNC Setup and operations experience is highly preferred

•    Previous CNC or grinding experience is highly desired
•    Knowledge and ability to read and interpret blueprints is strongly preferred
•    Willing to learn new and challenging processes and techniques
•    Able to communicate effectively both written and oral to all levels of personnel
•    Good time management and organizational skills
•    Basic computer skills (email, data entry, etc.)

 
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 
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