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Operations Specialist

Woodward, Inc.
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Rockford
Jul 10, 2025
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: $27.92(minimum) - $34.90(midpoint) - $41.88(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 your mark? If you're an Operations Specialist, or looking to become one, we have an exciting opportunity for you. This position supports production from a technical standpoint and has a basic understanding of the product being produced in the area. This position is the first line of defense for production related issues and will solve minor manufacturing problems and works with other members to implement processes and product improvements. What You Will Be Doing Perform set-up and participate in first run of new product Support non-standard rework of production components Understands six sigma/lean tools. Participates in 5S Troubleshoots and solves problems Understands and follows processes. Identifies areas for improvement Identifies mistakes on various manufacturing documents Interprets work instructions and manufacturing documentation Responsible for identifying mistakes on various documents Interpret, edit and/or create work instructions specific to operational procedures Train new members on manufacturing processes Disposition standard nonconformance's (i.e. QNs/NCRs/ATRs) What We Are Looking For High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience in a manufacturing setting required Basic written/verbal communication skills Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation Solid manual inspection skills Basic understanding of six sigma tools and lean principles Basic troubleshooting and problem solving skills Basic computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, SAP, WISE, PLM) Able to manufacture basic parts or assemblies with preliminary drawings. Able to operate basic test or manufacturing equipment Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date. 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.