Operations Technician (Level 23) FMU 1st Shift Weekends

Woodward L'Orange
Rockford, 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 applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

  • Level 2: Estimated Pay $22.12(minimum) - $28.85(midpoint) - $35.58(maximum)

  • Level 3: Estimated Pay $25.00(minimum) - $32.69(midpoint) - $39.90(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

  • 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 youre experienced in assembly we have an exciting opportunity for FMU department at our Rock Cut Campus is hiring a 1st Shift Weekends (Fri-Sun 3:00am-3:30pm) Operations Technician. If youre a motivated individual looking to join a great company APPLY NOW!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operations: Follows documented procedures solves problems with unknown solutions supports training of other members leads complex or specialized tasks troubleshoots challenges and ensures adherence to production standards. Flexes and supports the full product line in various processes/ capacities.

  • Process: Maintains key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations. Accurately logs daily operations and resolves or escalates concerns. Follows documented procedures solves problems with unknown solutions leads complex or specialized tasks troubleshoots special process challenges and ensures adherence to standards.

  • Quality Control: Champions clarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures and collaborates with cross-functional teams.

  • Organization & Cleanliness: Champions 5S principles develops and refines 5S practices and ensures consistent adherence to standards across the team or department. Collaborates with front line leadership to integrate 5S principles into broader operational processes.

  • Safety Mindset: Serves as a safety champion by fostering a culture of accountability within the team. Partners to align safety initiatives with organizational goals.

Key Skills:

  • Technical Capability: Understands and follows technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Supports technical process development. Troubleshoots complex technical product issues based on engineering/ technical documentation. Leads complex technical tasks and mentors others.

  • Troubleshooting: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures. Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex issues that arise during assembly and testing processes. Anticipates potential issues and proactively identifies solutions.

  • Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates understanding of mechanical systems and components. Uses hand tools and equipment safely and effectively. Can produce products and setup equipment to support varying processes. Mentors others in best practices.

  • Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues. Champions Woodwards Core Values.

  • Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Recognizes potential impact to efficiency and collaborates with appropriate member to resolve.

  • Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements. Supports and participates in lean initiatives and principles and drives a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Production Systems: Understands and adheres standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Actively participates the daily management system.

  • Computer Skills: Uses basic software (e.g. email spreadsheets data entry tools) to complete tasks. Leverages specialized software where applicable.

  • Attention to Detail: Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.

  • Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Works well with team members and accepts feedback. Collaborates across teams shares knowledge and supports team goals. Builds strong cross-functional relationships and fosters a collaborative culture.

Additional Information:

Moderate physical activityrequiringagility and dexterity including walking standing or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that mayrequire special safety precautions such as wearing protective clothing or gear. May berequiredto pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Basic Mechanical aptitude preferred

  • Basic computer skills (email data entry etc.) preferred

  • Knowledge and ability to read and interpret blueprints is strongly preferred

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 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.

Required Experience:

IC

Posted 2025-11-21

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