R&D Machinist (Machinist III) - Peripheral Vascular Division
The R&D Machinist III plays a critical role in supporting Stryker’s IVS product development and engineering teams by producing high‑precision components, prototypes, and test fixtures. This position is responsible for setting up and operating a broad range of manual machine tools, interpreting engineering drawings, planning machining processes, and ensuring all parts meet strict dimensional and quality requirements. Success in this role requires extensive hands‑on machining experience, strong problem‑solving skills, good judgment within established procedures, and the ability to mentor junior machinists while maintaining a safe, efficient, and well‑organized shop environment.
What You Will DoKey Responsibilities:- Set up and operate manual machine tools—including lathes, mills, drill presses, and grinders—to produce precision R&D components and prototypes.
- Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications to plan machining sequences and select appropriate tools, materials, and fixtures.
- Perform specialized or non‑standard machining operations required for prototype and experimental fabrication, adjusting processes to maintain accuracy and quality.
- Determine and apply correct speeds, feeds, and machining parameters based on materials, tooling, and tolerance requirements.
- Inspect parts using precision measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators) to ensure all components meet dimensional and engineering specifications.
- Conduct routine maintenance on manual machine tools, troubleshoot equipment or tooling issues, and maintain cutting tools as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organized work environment while following all established shop safety procedures.
- Document machining steps and deviations, communicate effectively with engineers and project teams, and guide junior machinists when required.
- High school Diploma or GED
- 2 years of related machining experience
- 3-5 years preferred - CNC
- Blueprint reading, measuring tools - calipers, micrometers, gauges
$34.80/hr per hour 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.Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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