Repair & Overhaul Technician

Posted 2 hours 53 minutes ago by Woodward, Inc.

Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
Ayrshire, Prestwick, United Kingdom, KA9 1
Job Description
Repair & Overhaul Technician page is loaded Repair & Overhaul Technicianremote type: On-Sitelocations: Prestwick, UK/Scotlandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: JR110061Woodward integrates leading-edge technologies into fuel, combustion, fluid, actuation, and electronic control systems for the aerospace and industrial markets. At Prestwick, we repair and overhaul aircraft engine fuel controls, for customers in Europe, Middle East and Asia.If you are interested in becoming a Repair and Overhaul Technician at Woodward Prestwick, we have an exciting opportunity for you!As a Repair and Overhaul Technician, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the high standards of quality and precision that Woodward is known for in the aerospace industry. You will work under the supervision of an Operations Supervisor, performing essential tasks such as assembly, testing, and inspection of aircraft engines and components, ensuring each product meets the highest operational and engineering specifications. Key Responsibilities: Teardown, Assembly and Test Product: Follows documented procedures to accurately and efficiently teardown, assemble and test product using specified tools and equipment. Process: Coordinates with appropriate members and cross-functional teams to perform analysis, investigation, work scope of product. Quality: Conducts inspections and tests to verify the accuracy and functionality of products and records and maintains data per operating standards. Organization & Cleanliness: Adheres to 5S principles by keeping workstations clean, organized, and free of unnecessary items. Follows established guidelines to ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored and maintained. Safety Mindset: Adheres to all established safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment. Key Skills: Technical Capability: Understands and follows basic technical instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Evaluates product and determines component replacement needs for low-complexity product. Critical Thinking: Identifies gap-to-standard and resolves or escalates them per standard processes/procedures. Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates basic understanding of mechanical systems and components. Can tear down, assemble and test products. Uses hand tools and basic equipment safely and effectively. Completes basic changeovers and setups. Team Communication: Communicates effectively with team members and supervisors to support workflow and escalate immediate issues. Adherence to Woodward's Core Values. Time Management: Effectively manages time to complete assigned tasks within established schedules. Adheres to individual schedule. Lean Mindset: Follows lean practices such as 5S and waste reduction. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Production Systems: Understands and adheres to standardized work and escalates when cannot be followed. Actively participates in the daily management system. Computer Skills: Uses basic software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, data entry tools) to complete tasks. Attention to Detail: Ensures precision in tasks to maintain high quality standards. Follows instructions precisely and checks work for accuracy. Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow and accepts feedback. Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all. Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. We offer a competitive salary determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Woodward Operations Incentive bonus scheme - target of 7.5% paid quarterly, discretionary. Vacation: We offer new members 29 days holiday plus 4 public holidays. Personal Pension Scheme: All members will be automatically enrolled after month 1 with employer contribution of 9%. Income Protection and Life Assurance: All members after month 1 are enrolled on these schemes, income protection at 60% of salary in cases of long-term absence and 4 times your basic salary for life assurance. Salary Sacrifice: Offers on the latest technology and bike to work scheme. Occupational Health / Wellbeing: + Our commitment to enhancing employee wellbeing means we offer private medical insurance (no medical underwriting) and dental cover after six months. You can also add your spouse and family after two years for a reduced contribution. + Our employee assistance program (EAP) and annual health assessments include certain blood tests and optional flu vaccines help keep you physically and mentally healthy, and safe whilst at work. Learning & Development: We help assess your development needs in line with the role you perform as well as allowing you to further develop your knowledge. This includes access to online course free of charge via LinkedIn as well as our own internally developed Woodward University and the ability to apply for external personal development courses. Employee Discount Scheme: Our portal give you access to everyday discounts with many high street and online retailers, restaurants, and days out, to help make the most of time spent with family and friends. Highfive Recognition Scheme: It is important to us that our people always feel they receive the recognition they deserve. The Highfive app enables colleagues to personally thank each other as well as mark special occasions. Maternity Leave: We can offer flexible working arrangements and advantageous Maternity Policy. Family Responsibilities Scheme: Paternity, parental, adoption, bereavement, and dependent Leave. We care to ensure that we consider every aspect of your needs.Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world's harshest environments.At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future.Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world's biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.