Operations Specialist (A&T) - 1st Shift

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 workplaces 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.

• Estimated hourly base pay: $27.40 (minimum) - $34.23 (midpoint) - $41.06 (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? If you’re an experienced professional in machining and/or manufacturing and is open for 2nd shift hours, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Operations Specialist for Turbine Systems Gas Machining supports production from a technical standpoint and understands the product being produced in the area. It is the first line of defense for production related issues. The position solves minor to moderate manufacturing problems and works with members to implement process and product improvements.

What You Will Be Doing

• Implements lean tools in a team setting. Drives process improvements. Organizes cell/area in 5S
• Resolves problems on the manufacturing floor and assists in Root Cause Analysis
• Recommends and implements process improvements for new product introductions and/or existing manufacturing processes
• Identifies mistakes on various manufacturing documents and provides redlines to engineering
• Writes and releases new work instructions and other manufacturing documentation. Revises existing work instructions and other manufacturing documentation
• Evaluates new tooling for application to current designs
• Recommends and implements revisions of methods of operation or material handling, alterations in equipment layout or other changes to increase production or improve standards
• Dispositions standard nonconformance's (i.e. QNs/NCRs/ATRs)
• Machining Specific Functions: Solid implementation of manufacturing processes and/or solid design and implementation of Computer Numeric Controls (CNC) programming and 2. Solid interpretation of specifications and participation in hardware disposition
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a manufacturing/machining environment
• Solid knowledge of applicable machining processes including Computer Numeric Controls (CNC) programming
• Solid knowledge of cutting tools and machine capability
• Solid interpretation of specifications and participation in hardware disposition
• Maintains rework processes for manufacturing
  
  

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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