Fabricator II (Welding)

Fabricator II (Welding) Job Highlights

Company Profile

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. The company offers innovative products and services in Orthopedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Fabricator II (welding) who will be responsible for producing high-quality fabricated parts utilizing various fabrication equipment.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Work Experience

• Possess previous manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with machine operation (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Able to troubleshoot problems that arise with the work center and parts.
• Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.
• Adhering to all Stryker Quality Systems.
• Assures compliance with QSR/ISO procedures/policies, customer service goals, and quality standards, while meeting production goals.
• Cleans parts as required.
• Committed to quality by striving for reliability and quality in our products, continuously searching for ways to enhance performance, and meeting all training and documentation criteria.
• Conducts inspections in accordance with relevant gage plans with a working knowledge of how to operate calipers and angle gages.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of the machining center and compliance with the 6-S schedule. Performs minor repairs on fabrication cell equipment.
• Responsible for Robot Operator 1, CNC, and Bonding robots in addition to the responsibilities under Fabricator 1.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to operate basic fabrication equipment required.
• Ability to operate equipment specified above in addition to Fabricator 1 equipment.
• Ability to use height stands, calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring systems, and other inspection equipment to inspect workpieces.
• Basic skills – Ability to read and follow blueprints, basic reading, metrology and math skills, and ability to adhere to safety-related issues to include, but not limited to, good housekeeping and ergonomics practices.
• Must have passed and will maintain the Level 1 Operator Qualifications.
• Must have skills in team concepts and basic preventative maintenance.
• Quality training, including visual inspection of welds (if operating a robot welder), incoming part quality, gage plan completion, and proper part loading.
• Set-up skills to include the following prints and product specifications needed.

Physical Requirements

• Job demands include prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, sitting, standing, or crawling as appropriate.
• May be exposed to loud noises.
• May be required to reach, push or pull in order to accomplish job accountabilities.
• Meets cognitive demands to include visual discrimination/memory, auditory discrimination/memory reading ability, independent decision making, and retention of specific knowledge.
• Requires ability to lift/carry 10-50 lbs. on a frequent basis depending on a product line, may rarely lift/carry 50-75 lbs.
• Requires coordination of hands or eye/hand/foot.
• Requires hand grasp ability.
• Requires the operation of machinery as appropriate for the performance of a job.
• Requires use of safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, and other necessary PPE in designated areas.

Benefits/Perks

• Basic life, AD&D, and supplemental life insurance
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Matching 401(k), plus the opportunity for a discretionary contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 per year
• Wellbeing program with incentives
• Growth opportunities!

Employer’s Statement

Stryker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.