Mechanical Repair Technician

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 base pay: $22.69 (min) - $28.37 (mid) - $34.04 (max) USD, plus 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:

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts

  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark?

If you're interested in becoming a Valve Repair Technician, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. Under general supervision position reports to Operational Leadership. Position completes disassembly, re-assembly, test, part re-use evaluation, diagnosis, and correction of problems. Position completes warranty and/or repair of inactive products, current production products and customer owned products. Position requires limited internal customer interface with engineering to provide support in troubleshooting product and process problems, product warranty evaluation, work estimation.

What you will be doing...

• Receives customer product returns, makes decisions on product dispositions; use, upgrade or replace

• Provide detailed dis-assembly report and documentation with pictures per customer request

• Conduct disassembly in support of cost estimation; may review catalogue component pricing

• May participate in continuous improvement activities

• Prepare basic reports (e.g.- investigation reports, tear-down reports) for Engineering (e.g. - Product Engineering) and other stakeholders (including customer)

• Complete test as received with consideration for product and safety related observations, avoiding damage to product

• Perform flat rate repair, basic disassembly, and evaluation of components, returning product to usable condition

• Utilizes flat rate sheet for pricing reference purposes to facilitate the repair and communication required

• Evaluate and trouble-shoot for root cause of failure as initial point of product analysis. Compare findings against standards; elevate as needed in pursuit of conclusions

• Completes applicable sections of Warranty/Repair Reports on returns and sign-off on in OEINVST

• Assists with the setup of necessary repairs and tests

• Communicate directly with engineering on evaluation findings; may include written documentation and/or pictures of product

What we are looking for...

• High School Diploma Or equivalent required

• 2-5 years Related work experience required

• 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.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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

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