Assembler

Woodward, Inc.
Niles, IL
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 I: $15.83 - $24.65

  • 1st Shift Hours: 6:00am-2:42pm

  • 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

  • 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


At Woodward, we are proud to deliver cutting-edge motion control systems that power the latest commercial and military aircraft. You will play a key role on a team that produces pilot controls, electromechanical actuators, motors, and position sensors. From airliners and helicopters to business and fighter jets, our products support flight across the globe every day. Trusted by industry leaders, our innovative technology continues to set new standards in aerospace performance and safety

Are you ready to make your mark? If you are interested in becoming a Mechanical Assembler at Woodward, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Mechanical Assembler reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for assembling, installing, aligning, adjusting, and fitting subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment, in an industrial setting. The position works under some supervision and limited contact with external suppliers or customers.

What you will be doing...

  • Assemble and/or perform preset calibration/final testing. Performs low to moderately complex assembly and test. Products may include but are not limited to small products, light subassemblies, and/or complete units of a smaller size.

  • Assemble, install, align, adjust and fit subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment as per work instructions.

  • Clean parts and maintain tooling and equipment per proper work instructions.

  • Follow work instructions associated with assembly skills to become certified for work being performed.

  • Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements.

  • Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner, including Quality Assurance and Test Record.

What we are looking for...

Level I:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • Mechanical aptitude required

  • Ability to use a variety of basic hand tools

  • Basic written/verbal communication skills

  • Basic computer skills

  • Willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, and optimism for work activities

  • Detail orientation and ability to follow work instructions

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 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.
Posted 2026-03-09

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