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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 Base Pay: $15.50 - $22.86 All members included in 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 Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re Production Worker, we have an exciting opportunity for you. What You Will Be Doing Physical Activity: Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear. May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations. deburring operations) per applicable work instructions. Members performing PROCESS MECHANIC work are required to proficiently perform the following Deburring tasks: remove sharp edges and excess material from simple components, assemblies, spools, sleeves, housings, manifolds, etc., using necessary tools such as powered hand tools, files, scrapers, picks etc., and perform inspection of deburred hardware to locate missed burrs and edges or damage. Perform 5 of following Light Assembly tasks: pre-cleaning and post cleaning of hardware per applicable work instructions; part identification; install helicoil threaded inserts, lee plugs and miscellaneous pins and parts; perform light deburring shrink fitting; light test stand operations (e.g. pressure check, flushing); temperature stabilizing; apply primers and adhesives; perform sand blasting, drilling, and light machining; cut bar stock; operate resistance welder; electro-polish; prepare, assemble and fixture assemblies for furnace brazing/fusion bonding; operate heat treat furnaces and ovens; passivate parts; and maintain passivation tanks. Gather work orders/jobs from dispatch list; track and record time spent on work activities for project/orders. Pull programs and set up machines/processes. Communicate information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions, etc. and review item status in MRP and ensure item is logged/closed out based on its current status. Complete and review product paperwork, verifying all paperwork is present and filled out appropriately and complete computer entries accurately and in a timely manner. Document nonconformance and dispositions using nonconformance forms. Follow all departmental safety rules and regulations and put on all appropriate safety gear and clothing/protection required by work activities. Assist in identifying and implementing corrective actions for production issues. Member in Deburring proficiently performs tasks such as wash deburred hardware; remove sharp edges and excess material from hardware using necessary tools, such as files, scrapers, picks, and rubber tools; perform visual inspection of deburred hardware, looking for missed burrs and edges or damages; post clean hardware per applicable work instructions; deburr hardware with simple geometry and minimal critical features (e.g., .001 max. corner breaks, cylindricity; tight diametrical tolerances); deburr hardware with a limited number of features; buff and polish deburred hardware. Members in Light Assembly (i.e. Heli-coils, Lee plugs, bushings, and Lee jets) proficiently perform 3 processes related to light assembly. Members in Mechanical Manufacturing must have the ability to read and follow basic instructions. Basic mechanical aptitude. Basic understanding of spatial concepts. Ability to learn and retain basic deburring and inspection practices. Ability to read and interpret process and engineering drawings. Basic knowledge of GD&T and WISE. Ability to read and follow complex instructions and drawings. Ability to work more independently and solve basic problems. What We Are Looking For Mechanical aptitude and the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters). Department Safety Rules: The ability to adhere to department safety rules regarding eye and ear protection, personal protection, hazard labeling, MSDS sheets, evacuation procedures, and emergency phone numbers. Requires verbal and written communication skills. The position also requires the ability to follow work instructions/order within area of responsibility. The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minute inconsistencies/faults in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility. The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify or output information. 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. What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Explore our open positions and apply today. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.