Machinist I - 1st Shift - $23.80/hr

Stryker Corporation; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Arlington, TN, is seeking a Machinist to set up, operate, and monitor CNC and manual machines to produce parts meeting engineering specifications. You will read blueprints, perform quality checks with calipers and gauges, and document results; participate in 5S and safety initiatives; and collaborate with leads, engineers, and quality partners to reach production goals.

The role is onsite with overtime as needed, offering $23.80/hr plus bonus eligibility and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on machining experience in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and basic engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated experience with measurement tools and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC and/or manual machining equipment.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish per specs.
• Read blueprints and work instructions; document results.
• Identify and address equipment issues and deviations from standard work.
• Support 5S, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Machining experience (CNC/manual)

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

5S/Safety/CI

Education

Machinist certification (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: 1st Shift: Mon – Thurs, 6:00am – 4:30pm, OT required

What you will do:

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC and/or manual machining equipment to produce parts that meet engineering and quality specifications.


• Actively work on machines in a manufacturing environment, ensuring consistent output, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish.


• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and basic engineering drawings.


• Perform routine quality checks using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and document results as required.


• Identify and accelerate equipment issues, quality concerns, or deviations from standard work.


• Support 5S, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives within the machining area.


• Collaborate with team leads, engineers, and quality partners to meet production and quality goals.

What you need:

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience actively working on machines in a manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated hands‑on machining experience (CNC or manual) in a production setting.


• Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends, overtime, and holidays as required by production needs.

Preferred:

• Machinist Certification from an accredited technological or vocational school.


• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, aerospace, automotive, etc.).


• Familiarity with basic GD&T concepts.

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.

$23.80/hr plus bonus eligible 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.