Laser Welder 2nd shift Woodward HRT/MPC life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Niles 6300 West Howard Street (Show on map) Nov 04, 2026 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 I:

Pay Range $16.49 - $22.55 - $28.60

2nd

Shift Hours:

3:00pm-11:30pm

10% 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 At Woodward, we are proud to deliver cutting-edge motion control systems that power the latest commercial and military aircraft. You will play a key role on a team that produces pilot controls, electromechanical actuators, motors, and position sensors. From airliners and helicopters to business and fighter jets, our products support flight across the globe every day. Trusted by industry leaders, our innovative technology continues to set new standards in aerospace performance and safety What you will be doing... Clean, assemble and inspect parts per applicable work instructions.

Communicate information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions etc.

Complete necessary paperwork and computer entries accurately and in a timely manner.

Manufacture/inspect production parts using welding processes and procedures.

Basic assessment of weld parameter inputs and make adjustments during welding.

Identify nonconforming material according to procedures.

Keeps work area clean and organized, and maintains safety in manufacturing areas.

Promotes teamwork within the organization.

Maintains good attendance

Performs Mechanical Assembler or other related duties as assigned. What we are looking for... High School Diploma or equivalent required

2 of related experience required

Competency Testing:

Must be able to pass appropriate welder competency testing and requirements.

Attention to

Detail:

The basic ability to accomplish a task for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice minor inconsistencies /faults in parts.

Currency with

Technology:

Basic knowledge of current welding technologies. The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify or output information.

Communication Skills:

Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine, factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.

Strong Work Ethic:

The ability and willingness to demonstrate enthusiasm, eagerness, and optimism for work activities. This includes the ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities, to learn and understand company policies and procedures.

Ability to

Work Within Safety Guidelines:

Basic knowledge of and the ability to adhere to department safety rules regarding eye and ear protection, personal protection, hazard labeling, MSDS sheets, evacuation procedures, and emergency phone numbers.

Teamwork:

The ability interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team.

Mathematical Ability:

Basic ability to perform simple arithmetic computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.

Multi-Tasking:

Basic ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously and the ability to follow work orders efficiently.

Visual Acuity:

The basic ability to see details (e.g. letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs) clearly to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Must be able to pass AWS Jaeger J2 visual acuity test.

Additional Information:

Moderate physical activityrequiringagility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects. Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that mayrequire special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear. May berequiredto pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations. 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. Notify me of jobs like this