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 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) - $26.25 (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:  

Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark?  Woodward is hiring for multiple Operations Technicians on 2nd shift in our Aluminum Valve Cell Department at our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL. These individuals are responsible for various machining and grinding operations to produce components for the aerospace industry. Experience and entry level candidates are encouraged to apply!

What You Will Be Doing 

Setting up and operating machines including but not limited to CNC lathes

Completing assembly and test functions on valves, pumps and/or specialty parts

Testing, calibrating and validating samples

Navigating through company specific databases and systems to locate and utilize work instructions.

Reading blueprints and interpreting GD&T to verify that products are meet customer and company specifications and requirements.

Documenting processes, discrepancies and non-conformances.

Using inspection equipment including but not limited to calipers, mics, gauges, CMM inspection equipment to ensure quality standard are upheld.

 Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects.

Work is performed in 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 

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Previous CNC or grinding experience is highly desired.

Knowledge and ability to read and interpret blueprints is strongly preferred.

Willingness to learn new and challenging processes and techniques is desired.

Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral to all levels of personnel.

Good time management and organizational skills.

Basic computer skills (email, data entry, navigating through systems and databases, 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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.