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.
Starting hourly rate of $22.50- $27.00 based on experience and TIG testing score
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
oHome / Auto Insurance discounts
oWhole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Are you ready to make your mark? If you're looking to join a dynamic team and innovative organization as a TIG Welder1, we have an exciting opportunity for you.The Welder reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for manual TIG tacking and welding of various alloys. The position also involves minor TIG welding of stainless alloys. The position works under close supervision and uses limited decision-making and involves limited contact with external suppliers or customers.
Woodward in Zeeland, MI is looking for TIG Welder 1 on our 1stshift, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm to join our team. This position will be responsible for performing various assembly and testing processes on our products. If you have experience in assembly in a manufacturing environment, apply now!
What you will be doing
Essential Functions
Clean, assemble and inspect parts per applicable work instructions.
Communicate information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions etc.
Complete necessary paperwork and computer entries accurately and in a timely manner.
Manufacture/inspect production parts using welding processes and procedures.
Basic assessment of weld parameter inputs and make adjustments during welding.
Identify nonconforming material according to procedures.
Other Functions
Keeps work area clean and organized, and maintains safety in manufacturing areas.
Promotes teamwork within the organization.
Maintains good attendance
Performs Mechanical Assembler or other related duties as assigned.
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
Hand Tools and Measuring Equipment: Basic knowledge of the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g. wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters). The ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g. formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently. The ability to read and use micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, compactors, indicator setups, scales.
Competency Testing: Must be able to pass appropriate welder competency testing and requirements.
Attention to Detail: The basic ability to accomplish a task for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minor inconsistencies /faults in parts.
Currency with Technology: Basic knowledge of current welding technologies. The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify or output information.
Communication Skills: Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine, factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
Mechanical Aptitude and Manual Dexterity: The position requires manual dexterity or the ability to work quickly with hands and strong hand-eye coordination. General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines. Steady hands to control size and placement of welds.
Strong Work Ethic: The ability and willingness to demonstrate enthusiasm, eagerness, and optimism for work activities. This includes the ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities, to learn and understand company policies and procedures.
Ability to Work Within Safety Guidelines: Basic knowledge of and 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.
Problem Solving: The ability to define, diagnose, and resolve problems. This includes... For full info follow application link.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans
