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Mechanical Tool Drafter

Woodward, Inc.
Loves Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
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. 

Estimated hourly base pay: $23.08 (Minimum) - $30.05 (Midpoint) - $37.02 (Maximum)

  • 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 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Must be able to perform 3D modeling and drawing changes to acceptable drafting practices
  • Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments.

Key Skills:

  • Must have a fundamental Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing or International equivalent knowledge and understanding
  • Basic CAD software skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality and professionalism
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • The ability to process multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Basic organization and prioritization skills
  • The ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team
  • The ability to define, diagnose, and resolve problems and the ability to make decisions in a timely manner

Other Qualifications:

  • Tooling and manufacturing experience
  • CREO

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., 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.

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