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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.

Estimated annual base pay:

• $25.00- $39.90+ (DOE)

• Hours: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

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

• 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 CMM Programmer/Metrology Technician 1 (PC-DMIS), we have an exciting opportunity for you.

• This role is primarily responsible for applying knowledge of PC-DMIS in support of precision measurement, quality control, and metrology activities. The employee will use calibrated instruments to take accurate measurements, maintain and calibrate metrology equipment, record results, and follow quality standards and standard operating procedures. The role also supports CMM operations by programming, troubleshooting, operating, inspecting, and analyzing CMM results using PC-DMIS. In addition, responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, manuals, and technical documents to determine specifications and inspection requirements, communicating technical information to others, and supporting supplier, technology, and early PLC-related activities. The position works with limited supervision and may provide guidance to other team members.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Conduct Measurements: Utilizes calibrated instruments to perform precise measurements following standard operating procedures.

• Maintain Equipment: Cleans, calibrates, and performs routine maintenance on metrology tools to ensure optimal functionality.

• Record Data: Accurately documents measurement results and maintains detailed logs in compliance with quality guidelines.

• Ensure Quality Compliance: Adheres to established quality standards and procedures to maintain measurement integrity and reliability.

• Collaborate with Team Members: Communicates technical information and measurement findings effectively to support team objectives.

• Operate and program CMM and other specialized inspection equipment, maintain work instructions, and recommend corrective actions based on inspection results.

• Analyze blueprints, routings, manuals, and other technical documents to determine inspection requirements, procedures, and measuring instruments.

• Collect and analyze inspection data, perform first article inspections, and support engineers and suppliers in developing and implementing inspection methods for new products.

What We Are Looking For:

• Measurement Techniques: Proficient in using precision measurement instruments for dimensional analysis.

• Standard Operating Procedures: Ability to follow established protocols and guidelines accurately.

• Quality Control: Ensures adherence to quality standards in all measurements and processes.

• Data Recording: Accurately documents measurement data and test results.

• Analytical Skills: Capable of performing routine data analysis to support quality assessments.

• Equipment Calibration: Skilled in calibrating measurement tools and equipment to maintain accuracy.

• Technical Communication: Effectively communicates measurement findings and technical information to team members.

• Team Collaboration: Works collaboratively within the team to achieve common objectives.

• Problem Identification: Identifies and reports issues using predefined procedures and methods.

• Attention to Detail: Maintains high accuracy and precision in all tasks to ensure data integrity.

• Advanced knowledge of GD&T and CMM operations, including setup, programming, and controls, with the ability to apply this knowledge to inspection and communication between Design, Production, and Metrology.

• Ability to analyze technical documents and handle inspection processes, including part handling, non-conformance procedures, inspection data, first article work, and CMM capability studies or Gage R&R.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills, including the ability to train others, support suppliers and internal customers, and communicate technical information clearly across different audiences.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

• 2+ years of Metrology Technician work experience

• 2+ years of CMM Programming

• 3+ years of experience working with PC-DMIS software, or equivalent CMM software

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 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.