Maintenance Technician I – Weekend Shift - $28.65/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium

Stryker Group; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Arlington, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently through equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

This hands-on role requires mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills, experience with CNC machines and automated equipment, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Compensation includes hourly pay with shift premium and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, apprenticeship, or equivalent maintenance education.
• Experience with CNC machines or automated production equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machines, automated equipment, PLC-controlled systems, packaging equipment, and other production machinery.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-system issues.
• Respond to downtime events and restore equipment safely and quickly.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation in the CMMS.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Read schematics and equipment manuals; assist with installations and upgrades.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Reading technical instructions

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school or apprenticeship training

2+ years maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS maintenance software

PLC-controlled equipment

Industrial controls

Job description

Schedule: Fri & Sat, 5:00am – 7:30pm

Sundays, 5:00am – 5:30pm

As a Maintenance Technician at Stryker, you'll help keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently through equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. This hands‑on role is ideal for a mechanically and electrically inclined problem solver who enjoys working with advanced manufacturing equipment and driving continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machines, automated equipment, PLC‑controlled systems, packaging equipment, and other production machinery.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control‑system issues.
• Respond to equipment downtime events and restore equipment to operational status safely and efficiently.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation within the CMMS maintenance tracking system.
• Support continuous improvement, 5S, Lean, reliability, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, relocations, and maintenance‑related projects.
• Partner with production teams to improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and customer service.

What You Need:

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of technical school, apprenticeship training, or equivalent maintenance education; OR
• Minimum of two (2) years of maintenance, equipment repair, manufacturing maintenance, or technical troubleshooting experience supporting CNC Machines and automated production equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, procedures, and documentation.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting CNC machines and automated production equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting electro‑mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC‑controlled equipment and industrial controls.
• Experience with CMMS maintenance software.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry 10-50 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach throughout the workday.
• Use hands for grasping, handling tools, and performing repairs.
• Work around manufacturing equipment and moving machinery.
• May be exposed to moderate noise levels.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and other protective gear as required.

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$28.65/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium plus bonus potential and benefits.