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: $20.77 (minimum) - $25.96 (base) - $31.15 (Maximum)
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 a Materials Technician 1, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Woodward in Zeeland, MI is looking for Materials Technician 1 on our 1st shift, 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!
Essential Functions:
Reviews certification of incoming material and performs periodic routine testing
Ensures laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately and meets specification and functional limits
Records test results (numerical and graphical data); reviews test results for compliance to test objectives and documents test progress
Instructs others in the safe and proper use of applicable lab hardware and tools
Creates NCR's
Performs basic maintenance functions for equipment as directed by engineers
Records test procedures and enters results in computer database
Reviews test results for compliance to test objectives
Examines parts for conformance to system or component specifications
Ability to learn basic metallography techniques and how to use common analytical instruments such as the metallograph, macro/microhardness testers, and equipment and chemicals used in metallography
Reads/understands engineering drawings, specifications, and operation sheets
Performs qualification of special processes such as braze joints, weld joints, electrical discharge machined (EDM) surfaces, hard coat, consumables or operator certification
Individual may work directly with outside suppliers
Writes and communicates test reports
Other Essential Functions:
Maintains proper organization and cleanliness of test set ups, work areas and common areas. Follows all Woodward safety directives
Ability to follow work instructions, ask for assistance and/or help when decision-making is necessary
May participate in internal audits
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Ability to effectively work in a team environment and maintain good customer focus. Basic understanding of organizational structure and flow of information in the company. Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and seeks help from senior technicians or Materials Engineers
Reads/understands engineering drawings, specifications, and operation sheets. Consults with senior technicians
Ability to learn basic metallography techniques and how to use common analytical instruments such as the metallograph, macro/microhardness testers, and equipment and chemicals used in metallography, including image analysis software
Ability to learn and apply new concepts/techniques to work environment
Basic understanding of component function and testing. Learning assembly and test processes, drawings and geometric tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures
Effective written/verbal communication skills, basic presentation skills; learning technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.)
Basic PC skills with some functional experience using spreadsheet, word processing, and WISE screens
Learning to setup and troubleshoot basic instrumentation
Learning appropriate WISE applications such as BOM, Item Master, NCR, EFMS, WWV, BDDS
Basic "hands on" abilities
Education:
US - High School Diploma
Experience:
Manufacturing experience with general mechanical/electrical aptitude or lab experience
Production assembly, manufacturing and special processes exposure
Familiar with the use of standard material specifications and handbooks
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets. Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment. Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam... For full info follow application link.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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