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

Stryker; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Memphis to keep manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently through troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. The role involves hands-on work with CNC and automated equipment, with an emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

The position requires a HS diploma or equivalent, plus technical training or maintenance experience. Schedule includes evenings, with on-site work and a 28.65/hr base plus shift premium and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of technical school, apprenticeship, or equivalent maintenance education; OR
• 2+ years maintenance or troubleshooting experience with CNC machines and automated equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, procedures, and documentation.

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 equipment downtime events and restore equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation in the CMMS system.
• Support continuous improvement, 5S, Lean, reliability, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, manuals, and procedures.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, relocations, and related projects.
• Partner with production teams to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and customer service.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training/1 year

2 years maintenance/tech experience

Tools

CMMS software

PLC-controlled equipment

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

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.

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.