Machinist I - 2nd Shift - $23.80/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium

Stryker Corporation; Arlington (TN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Arlington, TN, is seeking a Machinist I to support CNC and manual machining. You will operate equipment, ensure data accuracy, and team up with engineers and quality partners to meet safety, production, and quality goals.

Required: 2+ years machining experience in manufacturing; CNC or manual skills; willingness to work shifts including OT. Preferred: Machinist Certification and GD&T familiarity. Onsite role with pay details provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years actively working on machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on CNC or manual machining experience in a production setting.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC and/or manual machining equipment to produce parts that meet specs.
• Work on machines in a manufacturing environment ensuring output, dimensions, and surface finish.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and basic drawings.
• Perform routine quality checks using calipers, micrometers, gauges and document results.
• Identify and elevate equipment issues or deviations from standard work.
• Support 5S, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives in machining areas.
• Collaborate with leads, engineers, and quality partners to meet production goals.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Reading blueprints

Team communication

Education

Machinist Certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: Mon – Thurs, 5:00pm – 3:30pm, OT required

What you will do:

The Machinist I role at Stryker supports CNC and manual machining operations by producing precision metal components that contribute to life‑saving medical technologies. This position involves operating manufacturing equipment, ensuring data accuracy, communicating across teams, and supporting quality and production goals in a safety‑focused environment.

• 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 elevate 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.

#INDGQO $23.80/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium 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.

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.