CNC Prep Tech - 1st Shift - $21.90/hr

Work Flexibility: Onsite Schedule: Mon - Thurs, 6:00am - 4:30pm, OT as needed What You Will Do: The CNC Prep Tech prepares and sets up tools and orders for CNC machine production runs, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy. The CNC Prep Tech is responsible for reading blueprints, selecting tooling, loading materials on fixtures, presetting cutting tools, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during the setup process. In addition, the CNC Prep Tech will document setup procedures and production data. Preparing the CNC machine for operation, including cleaning the work area, ensuring proper coolant levels, and verifying the machine's overall readiness. Performing tool presetting through the Zoller so the Machinist do not have to touch off the tools. Addressing any issues that arise during the preparation process, such as ensuring enough tools are set for the job, and performing part inspections to ensure the machine is producing good product. Maintaining accurate records of setup procedures, and production data (QI sheets), which can be crucial for quality control and process optimization Loading and securing materials, such as metal blanks onto the fixtures according to safety protocols and machining requirements. Selecting appropriate cutting tools, holding fixtures, and other accessories based on the part being machined and the required operations. Complete basic production paperwork and labels accurately. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Communicate any issues or concerns with parts or equipment to a machinist or supervisor. What You Need: Preferred: High School Diploma or GED CNC Machining Certificate – or actively enrolled in an accredited technological or vocational school. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly (occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. as required with assistance). Ability to perform prolonged standing and physical movements including bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Requires repetitive hand use, manual dexterity, and hand–eye coordination. Ability to safely operate manufacturing machinery. Work environment may include loud noise and requires use of PPE in designated areas. $21.90/hr 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.