CNC Programmer II

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Niles, IL
In-Office
Aerospace • Logistics
The Role

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.

  • Shift: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday-Friday
  • Estimated annual base pay: 
  • Level II: $27.15-$40.73 hourly
  • 5% 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 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you are interested in becoming a CNC Programmer at Woodward, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The CNC Programmer is responsible for programming multi-axis CNC machines to produce moderate to complex components in a large, diverse machine shop with high mix, low volume production rates.

What you will be doing... 

  • Create and modify simple to moderate complexity CNC programs using CAM software
  • Edit existing programs to improve efficiency in cycle time and tool life
  • Observe and troubleshoot machine first-runs to ensure program quality and robustness
  • Support design reviews on part drawings and models for part manufacturability during development
  • Make recommendations to improve part manufacturability
  • Research and select proper CNC cutting tools based on the materials being used, surface finish requirements and tolerances.
  • Create and maintain cutting tool packages
  • Mentor and provide guidance to Level I CNC Programmers

What we are looking for...

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience with CNC Programming
  • Solid knowledge of CNC machine operations including setup, programming and controls
  • Solid knowledge of cutting tools, tool holders and workpiece clamping devices
  • Solid knowledge of CAD/CAM software
  • Solid knowledge of print reading
  • Solid knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) including the ability to interpret tolerances on prints
  • Solid knowledge of materials
  • Solid knowledge of inspection equipment and gages
  • Solid understanding of manual and CNC equipment
  • Solid math skills (including fractions, decimals, arithmetic computations, material removal rates, trigonometry)

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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The Company
HQ: Fort Collins, CO
0 Employees
Year Founded: 1870

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

A career at Woodward offers professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in our industry, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of always innovating for a better future.

People join Woodward for a job and end up building a career for a lifetime.

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