Mechanical Assembler 1 Smart Defense

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 applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Level I: $15.83 - $24.65

• 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

• 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

Mechanical Assembler reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for assembling installing aligning adjusting and fitting subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment in an industrial setting. The position works under some supervision and limited contact with external suppliers or customers.

Whats in it for you...

At Woodward our employees are called and treated as members and weve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. Its an inclusive positive collaborative and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.

What you will be doing...

• Assemble and/or perform preset calibration/final testing. Performs low to moderately complex assembly and test. Products may include but are not limited to small products light subassemblies and/or complete units of a smaller size.

• Assemble install align adjust and fit subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment as per work instructions.

• Clean parts and maintain tooling and equipment per proper work instructions.

• Follow work instructions associated with assembly skills to become certified for work being performed.

• Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operating requirements.

• Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner including Quality Assurance and Test Record.

What we are looking for...

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Mechanical aptitude required

• Ability to use a variety of basic hand tools

• Basic written/verbal communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Willingness to demonstrate eagerness enthusiasm and optimism for work activities

• Detail orientation and ability to follow work instructions

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political 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.