Assembler III - 2nd Shift - $27.05/hr + 1.50/hr Shift Differential

Stryker Corporation; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Benefits

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented assembler for onsite night shift in Irvine, CA. You will assemble and test medical devices, follow precise instructions, and maintain cleanroom conditions to ensure high-quality products.

The role includes microscope-based assembly and strict adherence to quality procedures. You will identify issues, report to engineering, and train teammates as needed while contributing to safe, high-quality medical devices that improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Experience performing small-part assembly and working under a microscope.
• Knowledge of basic measuring tools and techniques, including scales, rulers, and U.S. and metric measurements.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting as part of daily job responsibilities.
• Willingness to complete required job-specific and company training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test medical devices using a variety of tools, fixtures, work instructions, and test equipment.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, manufacturing processes, and procedures to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Comply with company policies, quality system requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify and report issues related to quality, equipment, materials, or processes to engineering or supervisory staff.
• Support team success by providing hands-on training and guidance to coworkers as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Perform precision assembly work, including tasks that require the use of a microscope.
• Contribute to the production of safe, high-quality medical devices that improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Microscope work

Team collaboration

Cleanroom experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microscope

Measuring tools

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:30pm- 12:00am, OT as needed by the business

What You Will Do

Assemble and test medical devices using a variety of tools, fixtures, work instructions, and test equipment.

Follow detailed assembly instructions, manufacturing processes, and procedures to ensure products meet quality standards.

Comply with company policies, quality system requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Identify and report issues related to quality, equipment, materials, or processes to engineering or supervisory staff.

Support team success by providing hands‑on training and guidance to coworkers as needed.

Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Perform precision assembly work, including tasks that require the use of a microscope.

Contribute to the production of safe, high‑quality medical devices that improve patient outcomes.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year manufacturing experience
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Experience performing small‑part assembly and working under a microscope.
• Knowledge of basic measuring tools and techniques, including scales, rulers, and U.S. and metric measurements.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting as part of daily job responsibilities.
• Willingness to complete required job‑specific and company training.

$27.05 Hourly plus bonus eligible + benefits

Travel Percentage: 0%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility

• Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.
• Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.
• Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.
• Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.