Machinist II - 1st Shift - $26.00/hr

Stryker Group; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a skilled machinist to set up, operate, and monitor CNC and manual machining equipment in a manufacturing environment. You will read engineering drawings, perform quality checks, and collaborate with engineers and quality partners to meet production goals.

The role requires hands-on machining experience (CNC or manual) and the ability to work shifts, including weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years actively working on machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on machining experience (CNC or manual) 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 engineering and quality specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and basic engineering drawings.
• Perform routine quality checks using 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.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

Quality checks

Team collaboration

Education

Machinist Certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

CNC machines

Job description

Schedule:

Mon - Thurs 6:00am - 4:30pm

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 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.

• $26.60/hr
• bonus potential and benefits.