Operations Specialist

at  Woodward Inc

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment
At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.
We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplaces for all.

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 rate pay: $30.73 (minimum) - $38.41 (midpoint) - $44.09 (maximum)
• All members included in 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 a Operations Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Operations Specialist 1 (Level 1) reports to Operations or Technical Leadership. The position supports production from a technical standpoint and has a basic understanding of the product being produced in the area. It is the first line of defense for production related issues. The position solves minor manufacturing problems and works with members to implement process and product improvements.

What You Will Be Doing

• Troubleshoots and solves problems
• Interprets work instructions and manufacturing documentation
• Dispositions standard nonconformance’s (i.e. QNs/NCRs/ATRs)
• Identify improvements or issues with basic tools
• Creates basic process drawings utilizing applicable software

What We Are Looking For

• US – High School Diploma or international equivalent required.
• Less than 2 years’ Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Basic written/verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of six sigma tools and lean principles
• Able to interpret basic schematics or drawings and identify mistakes
• Manufacturing & Assembly Specific: 1. Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and/or design/training/implementation of processes including setup/programming/training for tooling, fixturing, assembly equipment, and manufacturing aids and 2. Basic interpretation of specifications and participation in hardware disposition

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
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

• Troubleshoots and solves problems
• Interprets work instructions and manufacturing documentation
• Dispositions standard nonconformance’s (i.e. QNs/NCRs/ATRs)
• Identify improvements or issues with basic tools
• Creates basic process drawings utilizing applicable softwar