Are you ready to develop your career in a new destination?
Relocation Included!
Flight cost, temporary housing and transportation for 90 days.
We will help you find permanent housing!
THE RELOCATION PACKAGE IS PROVIDED BY:
*All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States*
About Woodward
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. For 150 years, Woodward has focused its resources and expertise on delivering proven systems that perform under incredible demands. Our customers have come to rely on us to help them address and solve the challenges associated with global efficiency initiatives – from reducing emissions, to increasing energy efficiency, to helping them introduce alternative energy sources.
MACHINIST
Entry level to intermediate
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Set up and operate manual machining equipment such as grinders, lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, and drill presses and automated machining equipment with little or no supervision.
- Perform required process checks and/or inspections per the process documentation.
- Document nonconforming material according to procedures, participate in activities to implement root cause and corrective actions identified.
- Adhere to all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures.
- Utilize computer programs to enter part data (e.g., serial number), log time, look up instructions and blueprints and download programs.
- Utilize work instructions, set-up sheets and method documents to correctly operate machines and inspect machined parts.
- Utilize various gauging equipment to ensure conformance to the engineering specifications and standards through the production run.
- Clean and maintain machining centers, measuring instruments and test equipment and inspect parts for cleanliness (e.g., routed and deburring operations). Operate precision inspection equipment and perform first piece check out when applicable to the job.
- Interpret and follow blueprints for proper production task completion.
- Perform routed operations of precision close tolerance parts
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing such as perpendicularity, perpendicularity under load, parallelism, flatness. This includes the ability to interpret tolerances on prints and perform inspection techniques. This includes the ability to interpret datum structures, material condition tolerances, orientation tolerances.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of grinding, turning, milling, drilling using machining equipment such as grinders, lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, and drill presses
- Basic knowledge of CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) programming/machining including the ability to read, understand, edit basic programs.
EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING
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High School diploma or equivalent required.
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Certification from a technical/trade school or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 1 – 10 years of manual machining experience.
MACHINIST
Experienced, Senior Level
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Set up and operate manual machining equipment such as grinders, lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, and drill presses and automated machining equipment with little or no supervision.
- Perform required process checks and/or inspections per the process documentation.
- Identify, document and control non-conforming material according to procedures, identify and implement corrective actions to address non-conformance and implement root cause corrective actions.
- Adhere to all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures.
- Utilize computer programs to enter part data (e.g., serial number), log time, look up instructions and blueprints and download programs.
- Utilize work instructions, set-up sheets and method documents to correctly operate machines and inspect machined parts.
- Clean and maintain machining centers, measuring instruments and test equipment and inspect parts for cleanliness (e.g., routed and deburring operations). Operate precision inspection equipment and perform first piece check out when applicable to the job.
- Interpret and follow blueprints for proper production task completion.
- Perform routed operations of precision close tolerance parts.
- Apply Six Sigma tools and methodology for continuous improvement.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing such as perpendicularity, perpendicularity under load, parallelism, flatness. This includes the ability to interpret tolerances on prints and perform inspection techniques. This includes the ability to interpret datum structures, material condition tolerances, orientation tolerances.
- Advanced knowledge of grinding, turning, milling, drilling using machining equipment such as grinders, lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, and drill presses
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) programming/machining including the ability to read, understand, edit basic programs.
EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Certification from a technical/trade school or equivalent experience.
- Six-sigma training preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 12+ years of manual machining experience
- Experience with CNC part production
- Experience with troubleshooting existing CNC programs
Benefits
- Sick Time / Short Term Disability / Bereavement / Adoption Assistance / Vacation / 401(k) Match
- Stock Contribution / Tuition Reimbursement / Employee Assistance Program
- Long Term Disability / Member Life & AD&D / Family and Medical Leave / Member Optional Life
- Spouse/Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Home Auto Insurance / Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Plan / Military Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance / Pandemic Leave / Variable Incentive Plan / Vacation Buy-up
New Destination
Zeeland, Michigan, in Ottawa county, is 17 miles SW of Wyoming, Michigan, and 96 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan statistical area (MSA).
There are several museums near Zeeland such as the Cappon House Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Museum, and the Holland Museum. There are also many parks including Grand Haven State Park, Holland State Park, and Saugatuck Dunes State Park. You will have Grand Rapids 20 minutes away, where you can also find more active nightlife.
Overall, it is a city with a good community, an excellent school system, with low cost of living, and a low crime rate. Zeeland is a wonderful place to live where you can find entertainment for everyone.
Lifestyle Costs
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means the city is cheaper than the US average.
Places to visit
Lighthouses
Cappon House Museum
Grand Haven State Park
John Ball Zoo
Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park
Snow Snake
