Machine Operator II - 3rd Shift - $21.90 + $1.50 Shift Premium

Stryker Group; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a 3rd shift Manufacturing Operator in Kalamazoo, MI. You will operate machinery, inspect parts with precision tools, and maintain detailed production logs. Attention to quality and safe work practices are required.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to documented processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of issues. Requires high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High School or GED.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Blueprint reading and measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and inspect machined components with precision measuring equipment and keep accurate production records and maintenance logs.
• Adhere to site-specific quality systems and processes.
• Identify and record scrap, maintenance requests, and production documents.

Skills

Machining experience

Quality awareness

Documentation

Team training

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Blueprint reading

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

3rd shift: Sun - Thurs 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

What You Will Do:

• Under general supervision, operate machinery and inspect machined components using precision measuring equipment while keeping accurate production records and maintenance logs
• Adhere to site specific quality systems and processes
• Identify and accurately record scrap, maintenance requests, and production documents
• Operate simple manufacturing equipment, demonstrate machining/mechanical aptitude, and learn new responsibilities and tasks as needed
• Train others on operational and/or documentation procedures as needed
• Identify and appropriately report safety concerns, production issues, and documentation errors.
• Assist execution of continuous improvement projects.
• Effectively collaborate with peers, functional departments, and visitors of Stryker

What You Need:

Preferred

• High School or GED
• 2+ Years of Manufacturing Experience
• Blueprint reading, measuring tools - calipers, micrometers, gauges

$21.90 + $1.50 Shift Premium per hour plus bonus eligible + benefits.