Assembly and Test Associate I/II (First Shift)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •U.S. Person within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR (U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)
• •Eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce
• •Ability to work first shift M-TH 5am-3:30pm
• •Adherence to Woodward's Core Values
• •Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components
• •Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively
• •Can assemble and test products
• •May perform basic setups of equipment
• •Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors
• •Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules
• •Adheres to individual schedule
• •Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction
• •Actively participates in the daily management system
• •Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools)
• •Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards
• •Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy
• •Works cooperatively with team members
• •Accepts feedback
• •Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently assemble product components
• •Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently test product
• •Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products
• •Records and maintains data per operating standards
• •Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items
• •Ensures tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and maintained
• •Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• •Maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment
• •Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• •Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures
• •Follows established guidelines to ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and maintained
• •Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction
• •Participates in continuous improvement activities
• •Understands and adheres to standardized work
• •Escalates when cannot be followed
• •Actively participates in the daily management system
• •Solves problems with known outcomes to meet standards
• •Supports training of other members
• •Provides improvement opportunities to standard work
• •Troubleshoots common testing issues
• •Provides feedback to assembly teams or supervisors to address recurring problems
• •Conducts test setup changeovers
• •Supports training of less experienced members
• •Participates to improve clarity and accuracy in documented processes and procedures
• •Proactively applies 5S principles
• •Identifies opportunities to improve workstation organization and cleanliness
• •Ensures compliance with team standards
• •Assists in implementing new organizational practices as directed
• •Encourages adherence to safety protocols within the team
• •Demonstrates understanding of mechanical systems and components
• •Uses hand tools and equipment safely and effectively
• •Can assemble/ test products and setup equipment to support varying processes
• •Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors
• •Escalates immediate issues
• •Demonstrates Woodward's Core Values
• •Proactively prioritizes time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules
• •Drives to maintain efficiency standards
• •Identifies inefficiencies and suggests improvements
• •Works well with team members and accepts feedback
• •Collaborates across teams
• •Shares knowledge
• •Supports team goals