Machinist

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. 

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 11 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement 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 Machinist, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  Machinists are responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining a limited number of machine types in an industrial setting. The position works under a high level of supervision, limited troubleshooting, decision-making and problem solving. There is limited contact with external suppliers or customers.

What's In It For You 

At Woodward, our "employees" are called and treated as "members" and we've created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member.  It's an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.   

What you will be doing 

• Utilize work instructions, set-up sheets and method documents to correctly operate machines and inspect machined parts.
• Utilize computer programs to enter part data (e.g., serial number), log time, look up instructions and blueprints and download programs.
• Clean and maintain measuring instruments and test equipment and inspect parts for cleanliness.
• Operate precision inspection equipment and perform first piece check out when applicable to the job.

What We Are Looking For 

• Knowledge of CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) programming/machining including the ability to read, understand, edit basic programs and/or basic knowledge of one or more of the following skills - grinding, turning, milling, drilling.
• The ability to read, interpret and use the information presented in drawings, diagrams and blueprints to determine appropriate activities, tools, and next steps in the production process.
• Ability to learn nonconformance procedures and processes when parts fail inspection.This includes knowledge of systems required to log and track failed inspections and associated documentation as needed within area of responsibility.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans