Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift - $20.50/hr + $2.00/hr Shift Differential

Stryker Ireland, Ltd.

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Kalamazoo, Michigan Until 9/28/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description
Work Flexibility: Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm, OT as needed by the business

What You Will Do

  • Operate manufacturing and machining equipment under close to moderate supervision.

  • Inspect machined components using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.

  • Maintain accurate production records, maintenance logs, and other required documentation.

  • Identify, record, and report scrap, maintenance requests, production issues, safety concerns, and documentation errors.

  • Perform repetitive production tasks following established procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.

  • Operate small hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments safely and effectively.

  • Complete basic machining and manufacturing operations while demonstrating mechanical aptitude.

  • Follow written and verbal instructions, inspection procedures, and standard operating practices.

  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and support company objectives.

  • Collaborate effectively with team members, cross-functional departments, and site visitors.

  • Participate in training activities and, when appropriate, help train others on operational or documentation procedures.

  • Seek guidance when needed and apply constructive feedback to improve performance.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.
     

What You Need

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school diploma/GED

  • 1 year of manufacturing, machining, or related experience

  

 

$20.50 Hourly plus bonus eligible + 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.

About this role

Summary

Operate machinery, inspect components, maintain records, and support continuous improvement.

Job title

Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift

Experience level

1 year of manufacturing, machining, or related experience

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Onsite in Kalamazoo, Michigan, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$20.50/hr + $2.00/hr Shift Differential

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

manufacturingmachininginspectiontoolsdocumentation

Preferred skills

GEDhigh school diploma

Specializations

machininginspectionmanufacturingtoolsproduction
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kalamazoo, MI, USA

On-site City