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

Stryker; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 27,049 - 38,524; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Stryker is hiring a Machinist I in Arlington, Tennessee, responsible for CNC and manual machining operations to produce precision metal components for life-saving medical technologies.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and be able to work flexible shifts, including overtime. Team collaboration and safety awareness are required. Stryker offers comprehensive health benefits and a competitive pay rate starting at $23.80 per hour, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated hands-on machining experience.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC/manual machining equipment.
• Perform quality checks using measurement tools.
• Collaborate with team leads to meet production goals.

Skills

Machining experience (CNC or manual)

Measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)

Collaboration with teams

Education

Machinist Certification from an accredited school

Job description

Schedule

Mon – Thurs, 5:00pm – 3:30pm, overtime 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 escalate 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 (occasionally 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.

Pay

$23.80/hr + $1.00 Shift Differential, plus bonus eligible and benefits. Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.

Benefits

Health benefits: 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: HSAs, FSAs, 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of their role may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.