Machine Repair Technician

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 base pay: $34.34 (minimum) - $42.93 (midpoint) - $51.52 (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:
o Home / Auto Insurance discounts
o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Machine Repairman or Field Service Technician for CNC equipment, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring Machine Repair Technician on 1st shift at our Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of hydraulic, mechanical & instrumentation systems, including machine centers on our production floor.

What You Will Be Doing

* Repairing CNC production equipment, test stands, robot recoveries, etc. throughout the facility

* Completing parts exchanges, responding to down machines, etc.
* Performing mechanical alignments, electrical diagnosis and repair of production equipment (Fanuc controls, Makino, Okuma, Studers)
* Troubleshooting and repairing, pumps, actuators, high pressure systems, etc.
* Training members on repair, recovery and alignment operations
* Troubleshooting equipment on the shop floor throughout the day to ensure production is continued and customer demands are met.
* Responding to repair requests, down machines, through MPulse system
* Navigating through email, company database and repair scheduling system to respond to internal and external customers, document production data, order parts and equipment, etc.
* Using fasteners, electrical wire, motors, pumps, drive assemblies, and purchased machine parts.
* Routinely uses pressure gages, micrometers, machinist hand tools, ampere probes, digital multimeters, welding equipment, and machine tools (mill, lathe, drill press, etc.)
* Exertion of 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 100 pounds is required.
* Work is both indoors and outdoors.
* Work can be at heights, or in cramped and confined spaces. Chemical Exposure - Exposure to rotating and moving machine components, pressurized vessels/plumbing, chemicals, high temperatures, electricity, and oil.
* Rotating on call work will be required. Weekend and overtime work with short notice

What We Are Looking For
* High school diploma or equivalent is required
* Associates degree in an electronic, mechanic or industrial discipline is preferred
* 10 or more years of experience of machine repair is required
* Field Service Technician in manufacturing similar to WWD or specific to CNC equipment
* Previous experience in CNC machine diagnosis and repair and proficient with Fanuc controls is strongly desired

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
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