Part-Time Associate Machinist

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.

Preferred candidate identified.

• Estimated annual base pay: $18.27(minimum) - $24.04(midpoint) - $29.33(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
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make an impact? We're looking for engineering students who are ready to make an impact! Join our team as Associate Machinists if you have a strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for learning!

In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor and be responsible for operating, setting up, and maintaining a select range of machine types in an industrial environment. We're looking for candidates with a knack for understanding machines and tools, and a desire to grow their skills in a hands-on, fast-paced setting. While this position works under close supervision, it offers a great opportunity to build your expertise and make a difference.

• Part-time position, Monday to Friday, totaling 20 hours per week.

What You Will Be Doing

• Document non-conforming material according to procedures participate in activities to implement root cause and corrective actions identified.
• Utilize work instructions and method documents to produce and inspect machines parts.
• Clean and maintain measuring instruments and test equipment and inspect parts for cleanliness (e.g., routed and deburring operations). Operates inspection equipment.
• Perform routed operations of parts.
• Follows all departmental safety rules and regulations.
• Deburring parts

What We Are Looking For

• Technical Operation: Proficient in operating machine equipment and handling tools safely and effectively. Basic familiarity or entry-level experience with CNC machining is preferred.
• Critical Thinking: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them by standard processes/procedures.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components. Ability to use inspection gaging and hand/power tools.
• Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues. Adherence to Woodward's Core Values.
• Time Management: Proactively prioritizes time to complete tasks within established schedules. Recognizes potential impact to efficiency and collaborates with Team Lead to resolve.
• Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Production Systems: Understands and adheres standardized work and escalates when it cannot be followed. Actively participates in the daily management system.
• Computer Skills: Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Works well with team members and accepts feedback.
• Candidates may be required to passNear Visionand/orColor Visionexaminations.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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.