Operations Specialist (M- F, 7AM to 4PM)

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 hourly pay:  $30.73 (minimum) -$38.41(mid) -$46.09 (maximum) and overtime, if applicable

• 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity 

• 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:  
  o    Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
  o    Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're an Operations Specialist we have an exciting opportunity for you.

The Operations Specialist reports to the manufacturing supervisor and 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 You Will Be Doing

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoots and solves problems

• Understands and follows processes. Identifies areas for improvement

• Identifies mistakes on various manufacturing documents

• Interprets work instructions and manufacturing documentation

• Dispositions standard nonconformance's (i.e. QNs/NCRs/ATRs)

Other Functions

• Identify improvements or issues with basic tools

• Manufacturing & Assembly Specific Functions:

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and/or design/training/implementation of processes including setup/programming/training for tooling, fixturing, assembly equipment, and manufacturing aids and

• Basic interpretation of specifications and participation in hardware disposition

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

• Basic written/verbal communication skills

• Basic understanding of six sigma tools and lean principles

• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Basic computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, and SAP)

• Able to manufacture basic parts or assemblies with preliminary drawings. Able to operate basic test or manufacturing equipment

• Able to interpret basic schematics or drawings and identify mistakes

Education

• High School Diploma, or Equivalent

Experience

• No less than 2 years in a manufacturing environment

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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