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Woodward, Inc. · 1 week ago

Repair and Overhaul Technician - 3rd Shift

Loves Park, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25/hr - $39.90/hr

Woodward, Inc. is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members and is seeking skilled Repair & Overhaul Technicians for their 3rd shift production teams. This role involves teardown, assembly, and testing of products, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while contributing to a clean energy future.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Teardown, Assembly and Test Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently teardown, assemble and test product using specified tools and equipment

Process: Coordinates with appropriate members and cross-functional teams to perform analysis, investigation, work scope of product

Quality: Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards

Organization & Cleanliness: Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items. Follows established guidelines to ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and maintained

Safety Mindset: Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment

Qualification

Mechanical AptitudeTechnical CapabilityProblem ResolutionComputer SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CommunicationLean MindsetProduction SystemsTime ManagementCollaboration

Required

Moderate physical activity requires 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

Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Evaluates product and determines component replacement needs for low-complexity product

Critical Thinking: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures

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. Can tear down, assemble and test products and setup equipment to support varying processes. Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively. Completes routine changeovers and setups

Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues. Adherence to Woodward's Core Values

Time Management: Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Adheres to individual schedule

Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities

Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Actively participates in the daily management system

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. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy

Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow and accepts feedback

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

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

Benefits

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

Company

Woodward, Inc.

Glassdoor3.6

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets.

Founded in 1870