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About this Laser Welder 2nd shift role at Woodward

Woodward · Onsite · Niles, IL, US

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 I: Pay Range $16.49 - $22.55 - $28.60
  • 2nd Shift Hours: 3:00pm-11:30pm
  • 10% shift differential
  • 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 
  • 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 

​ At Woodward, we are proud to deliver cutting-edge motion control systems that power the latest commercial and military aircraft. You will play a key role on a team that produces pilot controls, electromechanical actuators, motors, and position sensors. From airliners and helicopters to business and fighter jets, our products support flight across the globe every day. Trusted by industry leaders, our innovative technology continues to set new standards in aerospace performance and safety


 

What you will be doing... 

  • Clean, assemble and inspect parts per applicable work instructions.
  • Communicate information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions etc.
  • Complete necessary paperwork and computer entries accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Manufacture/inspect production parts using welding processes and procedures.
  • Basic assessment of weld parameter inputs and make adjustments during welding.
  • Identify nonconforming material according to procedures.
  • Keeps work area clean and organized, and maintains safety in manufacturing areas.
  • Promotes teamwork within the organization.
  • Maintains good attendance
  • Performs Mechanical Assembler or other related duties as assigned.

What we are looking for...

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 2 of related experience required
  • Competency Testing: Must be able to pass appropriate welder competency testing and requirements.
  • Attention to Detail: The basic ability to accomplish a task for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minor inconsistencies /faults in parts.
  • Currency with Technology: Basic knowledge of current welding technologies. The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify or output information.
  • Communication Skills: Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine, factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
  • Strong Work Ethic: The ability and willingness to demonstrate enthusiasm, eagerness, and optimism for work activities. This includes the ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities, to learn and understand company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to Work Within Safety Guidelines: Basic knowledge of and the ability to adhere to department safety rules regarding eye and ear protection, personal protection, hazard labeling, MSDS sheets, evacuation procedures, and emergency phone numbers.
  • Teamwork: The ability interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team.
  • Mathematical Ability: Basic ability to perform simple arithmetic computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
  • Multi-Tasking: Basic ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously and the ability to follow work orders efficiently.
  • Visual Acuity: The basic ability to see details (e.g. letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Must be able to pass AWS Jaeger J2 visual acuity test.

Additional Information: 

Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in an 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. 


This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce.   ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political 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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How this Welder salary compares

This role pays $40,602/yr — below the typical range for Welder roles.

$44,990 median $54,080 $75,613

Typical range $49,920–$62,377/yr, from 307 comparable Welder listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Welder salary insights →

About Woodward

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sour

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