Education/Special Training Required
* High School Diploma / GED
Qualifications/Work Experience Required
WHO WE WANT
We are looking for dedicated individuals to help our mission to make healthcare better and to be a part in saving our patients lives! Whether you have experience in Medical Device Manufacturing already or are excited for a new challenge to build and test the very best Medical Devices on the market, we are looking for reliable, responsible people to join our growing team. If you have a great attention for detail, are a fast learner and ready to make a big impact, we want you to join our growing team at Stryker!
* Prefer prior cleanroom or medical device manufacturing experience
* Ability to communicate problems or issues verbally and written in English.
* Ability to read and understand procedures, safely sheets, instructions, and policies in English.
* Ability to carry out verbal instructions in English.
* Ability to work with measuring devices.
* Demonstrated computer skills (ability to navigate email, calendar, online database systems and online training).
* Demonstrated ability to follow processes and has a basic understanding of the technical job duties.
* Ability to conduct basic arithmetic calculations: add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to perform simple calculations using a calculator.
* High manual dexterity to use tools such as, microscope, soldier iron, tweezers etc.
* Ability to work overtime as required.
Job Summary
Working in a team environment performing various manufacturing duties to ensure the team meets all goals and objectives.
Typical types of work include:
* UV Bond, packaging, operating and loading machines, measuring, material handling, coating, masking, mixing, blasting and inspection of product or components.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Understands and adheres to safety policies and practices to maintain a clean, safe and health conscious work environment.
* Maintains clean room standards per standard operating procedure.
* Is responsible for quality and adherence to manufacturing process requirements.
* Builds product by following all processes in which certified and completing other assigned work, while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
* Records information on shop floor paperwork and maintains accurate records.
* Independently complies with signals from Hour by Hour and in-process Kanbans.
* Is willing to flex and rotate as necessary and work well with all group members, both within the team and cross-functionally.
* Records information on shop floor paperwork and maintains accurate records. Maintains up to date training.
* Understands 6S principles for assigned areas.
* Handles, transports, stores, and inspects components and final assembly devices.
* Sets up and operates manufacturing equipment.
* Able to become proficient on more than one job task.
* Red lines documents in need of correction and assist with resolution.
* Executes validation protocols and engineering evaluations with supervision.
* Supports continuous improvements through idea submission and leading assigned projects.
Desired Capabilities/Versatility
Certified or ability to be certified in primary process.
May be certified in other processes
Physical Requirements
* Ability to focus on and see small objects under a microscope
* Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
* Ability to focus on detailed work for long periods of time
* Ability to use fingers and hands to manipulate/assemble small tools or objects
* Ability to gown in appropriate PPE for a cleanroom environment
* Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis
* Ability to discern colors
Kalamazoo, MI
Stryker Corporation operates as a medical technology company. The company operates through three segments: Orthopaedics, MedSurg, and Neurotechnology and Spine. The Orthopaedics segment provides implants for use in hip and knee joint replacements, and trauma and extremities surgeries. The MedSurg segment offers surgical equipment and surgical navigation systems, endoscopic and communications systems, patient handling, emergency medical equipment and intensive care disposable products, reprocessed and remanufactured medical devices, and other medical devices for use in various medical specialties.
The Neurotechnology and Spine segment provides neurotechnology products that include products used for minimally invasive endovascular techniques; products for brain and open skull based surgical procedures; orthobiologic and biosurgery products, such as synthetic bone grafts and vertebral augmentation products; and minimally invasive products for the treatment of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. It also provides spinal implant products comprising cervical, thoracolumbar, and interbody systems for use in spinal injury, deformity, and degenerative therapies.
The company sells its products to doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities through company-owned subsidiaries and branches, as well as third-party dealers and distributors in approximately 80 countries. Stryker Corporation was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan.