Operations Specialist

Woodward, Inc.

Operations Specialist I executing technical processes and solving production issues at Woodward. Ensuring efficient operations and adherence to safety protocols.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeFort Collins • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $38 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implements and maintains technical procedures to ensure efficient daily operations in a focused area/process.
Analyzes production data and updates standardized operating procedures to ensure consistent workflow.
Timely disposition and problem solving for production problems.
Implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Participates in problem solving to provide solutions for atypical or infrequent operational problems based on established guidelines.
Adheres to and actively supports all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of complex manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, precision assembly, or test equipment).
Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards.
Solid blueprint and GD&T understanding.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
Knowledgeable in applying analytical methodologies to operational processes.
Experience with process mapping, value stream analysis, and root cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
Utilize solid understanding of manufacturing processes (mechanical disassembly/reassembly, CNC machine operations, testing) to support and mentor operations members.
Proficiency with mechanical tools and measurement instruments and mechanical components.
Understanding how tooling impacts repeatability, precision, and cycle time.
Knowledge of mechanical assembly techniques and processes.
Efficiently manages personal workload to meet deadlines and team goals.
Understanding of Lean principles and how they apply in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

CNC machiningprecision assemblytest equipmentAS9100ISO 9001blueprint interpretationGD&Tprocess mappingvalue stream analysisroot cause analysis

Soft Skills

problem solvinganalytical methodologiesmentoringworkload managementteam goals adherence