CNC Prep Tech - 1st Shift - $21.90/hr

Stryker; Arlington (TN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a CNC Prep Tech in Arlington, TN. You will prepare and set up tools and orders for CNC runs, read blueprints, select tooling, load materials, preset cutting tools, and troubleshoot during setup.

You also document procedures and production data to ensure quality and efficiency. Responsibilities include machine readiness, tool presetting, and completing production paperwork while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints accurately and select appropriate tooling.
• Experience setting up CNC machines and runs with proper fixtures.
• Ability to document setup procedures and production data.
• Maintains safe, clean work area and follows PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up tools and orders for CNC production runs.
• Read blueprints, load materials on fixtures, preset tools.
• Document setup procedures and production data (QI sheets).
• Ensure machine readiness: coolant, area cleanliness, safety PPE.
• Perform tool presetting to minimize touch-off by machinist.
• Address issues during preparation, ensure adequate tool quantity.
• Conduct part inspections to verify correct production.
• Maintain records of setup procedures and production data.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tooling selection

Machining setup

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNC Machining Certificate

Active enrollment in tech school

Tools

CNC machines

Zoller tool presetting

Fixtures & cutting tools

Job description

Work Flexibility

Onsite Schedule: Mon - Thurs, 6:00am - 4:30pm, OT as needed

What You Will Do

The CNC Prep Tech prepares and sets up tools and orders for CNC machine production runs, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy.

The CNC Prep Tech is responsible for reading blueprints, selecting tooling, loading materials on fixtures, presetting cutting tools, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during the setup process.

In addition, the CNC Prep Tech will document setup procedures and production data.

Preparing the CNC machine for operation, including cleaning the work area, ensuring proper coolant levels, and verifying the machine's overall readiness.

Performing tool presetting through the Zoller so the Machinist do not have to touch off the tools.

Addressing any issues that arise during the preparation process, such as ensuring enough tools are set for the job, and performing part inspections to ensure the machine is producing good product.

Maintaining accurate records of setup procedures, and production data (QI sheets), which can be crucial for quality control and process optimization.

Loading and securing materials, such as metal blanks onto the fixtures according to safety protocols and machining requirements.

Selecting appropriate cutting tools, holding fixtures, and other accessories based on the part being machined and the required operations.

Complete basic production paperwork and labels accurately.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Communicate any issues or concerns with parts or equipment to a machinist or supervisor.

What You Need

Preferred: High School Diploma or GED CNC Machining Certificate – or actively enrolled in an accredited technological or vocational school.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly (occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. as required with assistance).
• Ability to perform prolonged standing and physical movements including bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Requires repetitive hand use, manual dexterity, and hand–eye coordination.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing machinery.
• Work environment may include loud noise and requires use of PPE in designated areas.

$21.90/hr plus bonus potential and 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.