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 base pay: $21.50- $25.00 bases on experience
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 Machinist 1, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
Woodward in Zeeland, MI is looking for Machinist 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
Assist in the set up, and operate machines with little or no supervision and perform required process checks or inspections per the process documentation
Complete paperwork while adhering to record retention requirements.
Utilizes basic continuous improvement processes to improve operational effectiveness.
Document nonconforming material according to procedures, participate in activities to implement root cause and corrective actions identified.
Adhere to all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures.
Utilize computer programs to enter part data (e.g., serial number), log time, look up instructions and blueprints and download programs.
Utilize work instructions, set-up sheets and method documents to correctly operate machines and inspect machined parts.
Utilize various gauging equipment to ensure conformance to the engineering specifications and standards through the production run.
Clean and maintain measuring instruments and test equipment and inspect parts for cleanliness (e.g., routed and deburring operations). Operate precision inspection equipment and perform first piece check out when applicable to the job.
Interpret and follow blueprints for proper production task completion.
Perform routed operations of precision close tolerance parts.
Other Functions
Communicate information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions, etc. and review item status in MRP to ensure item is logged/closed out appropriately.
Clean and organize the immediate work area.
May perform secondary work functions such as deburring and sub-assembly with certifications, as required. (Does not apply in Duarte.)
May provide training to others in the department when necessary.
May set up Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machinery and make adjustments when necessary.
Monitor and maintain the condition of cutting tools.
Notify supervisors and other personnel of production or machine problems.
Promote teamwork within the organization.
Verify the calibration of equipment and expiration dates.
Obtain certifications as necessary for required processes.
Complete and review product paperwork, verifying all paperwork is present and filled out appropriately.
Follow all departmental safety rules and regulations.
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:
Knowledge of and 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, comparators, indicator setups, calibration stickers and scales.
The ability to read, interpret and use the information presented in drawings, diagrams and blueprints to determine appropriate activities, tools, and next steps in the production process.
Ability to learn and use available business software as necessary.
Knowledge of part special handling guidelines and specifications.
Ability to learn nonconformance procedures and processes when parts fail inspection. This includes knowledge of systems... For full info follow application link.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans
