1st Shift AWS Machine Repair Technician (Fr, Sat, Sun 5AM- 5:30PM)

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.

• Estimated annual base pay:
  • Level 1: $21.81- $27.25 (midpoint)- $32.71
  • Level 2: $23.35- $29.18 (midpoint)- $35.02
• All members included in 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 (96 hours) , 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? If you're a Machine Repair Technician, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Machinist reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining several machine types in an industrial setting. The position involves troubleshooting, moderate decision-making and problem solving. The role works under limited supervision and provides some guidance to other members. There is limited contact with external suppliers or customers.

This role is for a first shift (5:00 AM- 5:30 PM) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

What You Will Be Doing

Essential Functions

• Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools, such as engine lathes, milling, drilling, grinding, polishing, buffing, and CNC machining centers. Assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for equipment such as production machinery, production or development test equipment and support systems
• Understands basic electrical distribution and is able to resolve minor electrical problems with little or no assistance
• Fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Diagnoses and corrects minor malfunctions in production machinery and test equipment, with little assistance from more senior technicians.
• Tests faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic and mechanical units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction. Performs routine preventive maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and documents completion of these tasks in an electronic database
• Tests electronic and electrical components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, and voltmeters. Coordinates and participates in installation of equipment in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical controls, and instrumentation
• Replaces defective components and wiring and adjusts mechanical parts, using hand tools and power tools. Documents mechanical or electrical problems and escalates concerns to higher level technicians. Utilizes internal and external resources to implement solutions
• Aligns, adjusts dimensions and tolerances, trouble shoots mechanical, electrical, and electronic malfunctions, using blueprints, schematics and precision-measuring instruments according to manufacturer specifications. Analyzes more advanced test results in relation to design or rated specification and test objectives; modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications
• Examines parts for conformance to system or component specifications using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators. Updates and maintains documentation in agreement with equipment and system changes
• Solid ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and assembly drawings for mechanical systems or machinery
• Has a solid understanding of the physical principles used in mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

What We Are Looking For

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Level 1

• 2+ years of Industrial, mechanical or electrical manufacturing experience required or 3 years machine repair experience
• 2+ years of Machine repair experience
• Windows PC skills with basic understanding of spreadsheets, word processing and WISE screens
• Basic understanding of problem solving and troubleshooting techniques
• Basic ability to read and use a wide range of precision mechanical and electrical measurement devices
• Has basic knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems and uses assistance from upper level techs to resolve problems
• Basic ability to read mechanical, electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Education: High Diploma, or Equivalent, or Associate's Degree (international equivalent in Electronics, Mechanical or Industrial discipline)

Level 2

• 5+ years of Industrial, mechanical or electrical manufacturing experience required or 3 years machine repair experience
• 5+ years of Machine repair experience
• Windows PC skills with solid understanding of spreadsheets, word processing and WISE screens. Basic PLC programming skills
• Solid problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities with guidance from upper level techs
• Solid ability to read and use a wide range of precision mechanical and electrical measurement devices
• Has solid knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems and can resolve most problems with assistance from upper level techs
• Solid ability to read and use mechanical, electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Education: High Diploma, or Equivalent, or Associate's Degree (international equivalent in Electronics, Mechanical or Industrial discipline)

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

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