Operations Technician Level 2​/FMU; CNC Makino - Weekends 2nd Shift

Operations Technician Level 2/3 - FMU (CNC Makino) - Weekends 2nd Shift

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members act with integrity, respect, and accountability, while staying humble and driven, and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities and creating a rewarding workplace. We fulfill our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and offers 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 2: $22.12 (minimum) – $28.85 (midpoint) – $35.58 (maximum)
• Level 3: $25.00 (minimum) – $32.69 (midpoint) – $39.90 (maximum)

• 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.
• 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:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re experienced in CNC Machining, we have an exciting opportunity. The FMU department at our Rock Cut Campus is hiring a 2nd Shift Weekends (Fri‑Sun 3:00 pm‑3:30 am) Operations Technician. If you're a motivated individual looking to join a great company, APPLY NOW!

• Operations:
  Follow documented procedures, solve problems, support training, lead complex tasks, troubleshoot, and ensure adherence to production standards. Flex and support the full product line in various processes and capacities.
• Process:
  Maintain key process variables for consistency and quality. Accurately log daily operations and resolve or escalade concerns.
• Quality Control:
  Champion clarity and accuracy in documented processes and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Organization & Cleanliness:
  Champion 5S principles, develop and refine 5S practices, and ensure consistent adherence across the team or department. Collaborate with front line leadership to integrate 5S principles into broader operational processes.
• Safety Mindset:
  Serve as a safety champion by fostering an accountability culture within the team and partnering to align safety initiatives with organizational goals.

• Technical Capability:
  Understand and follow technical instructions and SOPs; support technical process development; troubleshoot complex issues; lead tasks and mentor others.
• Troubleshooting:
  Identify gaps to standard and resolve or escalade them per standard processes; diagnose and resolve complex issues during assembly and testing; anticipate and proactively identify solutions.
• Mechanical Aptitude:
  Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems and components; use hand tools safely; produce products and set up equipment to support varying processes; mentor others.
• Team Communication:
  Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors; champion Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management:
  Prioritize time to complete tasks within schedules and collaborate to resolve efficiency impacts.
• Lean Mindset:
  Follow lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction; identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements; participate in lean initiatives.
• Production Systems:
  Understand and adhere to standardized work; participate in daily management system.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Use basic software (email, spreadsheets, data entry); leverage specialized…