Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift - $20.50/hr + $2.00/hr Shift Differential

Stryker; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Stryker in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a production/machining employee to operate manufacturing equipment under supervision, inspect parts with precision instruments, and maintain production records.

You'll follow procedures, support continuous improvement, train peers as needed, and collaborate across teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery. This full-time role offers health benefits and growth opportunities within a leading medical technology company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing, machining, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing and machining equipment under supervision.
• Inspect machined components using precision measuring equipment to ensure specifications.
• Maintain accurate production records, logs, and documentation.
• Identify and report scrap, maintenance requests, production issues, safety concerns, and errors.
• Perform repetitive production tasks following procedures and quality requirements.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and company objectives.

Skills

Machining experience

Quality inspection

Documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm, OT as needed by the business

What You Will Do

• Operate manufacturing and machining equipment under close to moderate supervision.


• Inspect machined components using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.


• Maintain accurate production records, maintenance logs, and other required documentation.


• Identify, record, and report scrap, maintenance requests, production issues, safety concerns, and documentation errors.


• Perform repetitive production tasks following established procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.


• Operate small hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments safely and effectively.


• Complete basic machining and manufacturing operations while demonstrating mechanical aptitude.


• Follow written and verbal instructions, inspection procedures, and standard operating practices.


• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and support company objectives.


• Collaborate effectively with team members, cross-functional departments, and site visitors.


• Participate in training activities and, when appropriate, help train others on operational or documentation procedures.


• Seek guidance when needed and apply constructive feedback to improve performance.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED


• 1 year of manufacturing, machining, or related experience

\$20.50 Hourly plus bonus eligible + benefits

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.

Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.