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Operations Technician (Heat Treat / Plating) - 2nd Shift

Operations Technician (Heat Treat / Plating) - 2nd Shift

WoodwardRockford, IL, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

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

  • Level 1 : Estimated hourly base pay : $18.73 (minimum) - $23.41 (midpoint) - $28.09 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime
  • Level 2 : Estimated hourly base pay : $20.92 (minimum) - $26.15 (midpoint) - $31.38 (maximum) Plus shift differential and overtime
  • 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 an experience Special Process / Heat Treat Operator, we have an exciting opportunity for you on 2nd shift (M-Th 3 : 24pm-1 : 54am) at our Loves Park Campus in Loves Park, IL. This position will be involved in challenging and complex heat treat and plating operations. If you're ready to grow your career and want to join an innovative company and be part of a great team, apply now!

What You Will Be Doing :

  • Setting up and operating machines including but not limited CNC lathes (Mori Seiki, Mori VMC, Tong Tai, TMU), secondary operations including hones, ID and OD grinders.
  • Setting up and operating plating lines, loading and operating vacuum furnaces or air ovens
  • Following work instructions to document processes and verify parts meet customer and company specifications and quality requirements.
  • Locating and following work instructions for cleaning (chemical and rinse baths), assembling, coating processes (anodize, hard coat, passivate, impregnate, etc.)
  • Deburring rack marks and rack / mask parts.
  • Completing regularly scheduled and in-process visual and measurement inspections of thickness of metal deposit by using instruments, such as micrometers, eddy current or calipers,
  • Mixing and adding chemicals, plating solutions to tanks per lab recommendations.
  • Using instruments and chemical test results; move controls on rectifier to adjust flow of current though plating solution from anode to cathode and to permit electrode position of metal on object.
  • Setting or adjusting tank controls, voltage and amperage, for appropriate temperature.
  • Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending and lifting or moving objects.
  • Work is performed in area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear.
  • May be required to pass Near Vision and / or Color Vision examinations.
  • What We Are Looking For :

  • Previous special process and / or heat treat experience is highly preferred
  • Knowledge and ability to read and interpret blueprints is strongly preferred
  • Willing to learn new and challenging processes and techniques
  • Able to communicate effectively both written and oral to all levels of personnel
  • Good time management and organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills (email, data entry, etc.)
  • Level 1 :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous Special Process, Heat Treat and / or Plating operations experience is highly preferred
  • Level 2 :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year of experience in a similar role (Special Process, Heat Treat and / or Plating operations) is required
  • 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

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