Hiring: 2nd Shift Machinist (M-F 3:30PM - 12AM) Company: Woodward, Inc. Location: Santa Clarita, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:31:50 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, IAM About the job Experience: •2 years related work experience or applicable degree from a trade school required. Required Skills: •Assist in the set up, and operate machines with little or no supervision and perform required process checks or inspections per the process documentation •Complete paperwork while adhering to record retention requirements. •Utilizes basic continuous improvement processes to improve operational effectiveness. •Document nonconforming material according to procedures, participate in activities to implement root cause and corrective actions identified. •Adhere to all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures. •Utilize computer programs to enter part data (e.g., serial number), log time, look up instructions and blueprints and download programs. •Utilize work instructions, set-up sheets and method documents to correctly operate machines and inspect machined parts. •Utilize various gauging equipment to ensure conformance to the engineering specifications and standards through the production run. Qualifications: •Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending •Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave •Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Machinist 1 •At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes. •Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g., formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently. The ability to read and use micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, comparators, indicator setups, calibration stickers and scales. •The ability to read, interpret and use the information presented in drawings, diagrams and blueprints to determine appropriate activities, tools, and next steps in the production process. •Demonstrated capacity to learn and use available business software as necessary. •Knowledge of part special handling guidelines and specifications. •Demonstrated capacity to learn nonconformance procedures and processes when parts fail inspection. This includes knowledge of systems required to log and track failed inspections and associated documentation as needed within area of responsibility. •Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing such as perpendicularity, parallelism, flatness. This includes the ability to interpret tolerances on prints and perform inspection techniques. This includes the ability to interpret datum structures, material condition tolerances, orientation tolerances. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!