SVW Operation Technician (1st Shift)
woodward · Rockford - Loves Park Campus (LPC) · On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
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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 1: Hourly base pay: $20.00
Level 2 : Hourly base pay: $23.50
All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:
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
Woodward is looking to bring on skilled, motivated and driven Operations Technicians that are ready to showcase their talent. Join our amazing 1st shift (Monday-Thursday 4:30am-3:00pm & Overtime on Fridays) production teams at our Loves Park Campus on our new servo line, where innovation, precision, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. This role will provide support and operations in products such as servo valves, actuators, fuel metering units, specialty valves or pumps. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you!
Training shift for the first 2 weeks: Mon-Fri, 7am - 3:30pm
Training starting week 3: Mon-Thurs 4:30am-3:00pm
Level 1:
Key Responsibilities:
Operations: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently produce products using specified tools and equipment. Flexes and supports the full product line in various processes/ capacities.
Process: Observes and records key process variables to ensure consistency and quality in operations. Accurately logs daily operations and…