Machinist I - Weekend - $23.80/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium

Stryker; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 2,819,000 - 4,014,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a Machinist I to support CNC and manual machining operations, producing precision metal components used in life-saving medical technologies. The role involves operating equipment, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating across teams to meet production goals in a safety-focused environment.

You will read blueprints, perform quality checks, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to GMP-like controls in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Machining experience with CNC or manual equipment in production setting.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC and/or manual machining equipment to produce parts meeting specifications.
• Maintain consistent output, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish on parts.
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings; document measurement results.
• Perform routine quality checks using calipers, micrometers, gauges; record results.
• Identify equipment issues or deviations and escalate appropriately.
• Support 5S, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives in machining area.
• Collaborate with team leads, engineers, and quality partners to meet goals.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Quality checks

Safety & 5S

Education

Machinist Certification

Tools

CNC machines

Micrometers

Job description

Schedule: Fri & Sat, 5:00am - 7:30pm

Sundays, 5:00am - 5:30pm

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.

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$23.80/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium, plus bonus potential and benefits.