Fabricator III (CNC) - 3rd Shift - $23.80/hr + $1.50 Shift Premium

Stryker Corporation; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Bonus potential

Benefits

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Fabricator III to join our Portage, MI manufacturing team. You will set up and operate fabrication and machining equipment, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet precise specifications in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of $23.80 plus a $1.50 shift premium, with bonus potential and benefits. This onsite role requires flexibility for OT as needed and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or machine operation experience.
• Experience operating fabrication equipment, CNC machinery, lathes, or related manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and quality inspection skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate fabrication and machining equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, sheet metal fabrication equipment, and secondary operation work centers.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and product specifications to produce parts accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, height stands, angle gauges, profilometers, and other measurement tools.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and production issues to maintain quality and productivity.
• Perform machine setups, product changeovers, work preparation, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Complete production documentation and maintain accurate records in accordance with Stryker procedures.
• Follow safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while consistently meeting production goals.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

CNC machining

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

Lathes

Measuring tools

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: Sun – Thursday | 9:45pm – 6:15am, OT as required

What You Will Do

• The Fabricator III team members are highly skilled manufacturing professionals who help produce the medical devices and equipment that make healthcare better.
• In this role, you'll use advanced fabrication and machining techniques to manufacture quality products, troubleshoot production issues, and support efficient operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Set up and operate fabrication and machining equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, sheet metal fabrication equipment, and secondary operation work centers.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and product specifications to produce parts accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, height stands, angle gauges, profilometers, and other measurement tools.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and production issues to maintain quality and productivity.
• Perform machine setups, product changeovers, work preparation, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Complete production documentation and maintain accurate records in accordance with Stryker procedures.
• Follow safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while consistently meeting production goals.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What You Need

• Required High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or machine operation experience.
• Experience operating fabrication equipment, CNC machinery, lathes, or related manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and quality inspection skills.

Preferred

• Advanced experience in metal fabrication and machining environments.
• Experience with machine setup, preventative maintenance, and production troubleshooting.
• Previous experience operating multiple fabrication work centers.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection processes, and manufacturing best practices.

Physical Requirements

Frequently lift and carry 10-50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds may be required. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the shift. Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment and hand tools. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.

Compensation

#INDGQO $23.80/hr + $1.50 Shift Premium plus bonus potential and benefits. Travel Percentage: None

Equal Opportunity

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 Options

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 adhoc 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.