Lead Process Technician - 1st Shift - Michigan, Kalamazoo 6201 South Sprinkle Rd | Stryker Job

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Mon - Fri  

What will you do  

As Lead Process Technician, you will be responsible for the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and resolution of equipment issues.

• Maintain and promote 6S and workplace organization standards within the maintenance area, including tool cribs, workstations, and shared spaces
• Provide exceptional production support through technical troubleshooting, effective communication, and resolution of mechanical, electrical, and equipment-related issues
• Lead and mentor Process Technicians and Process Leads, working independently to coordinate technical support activities, remove obstacles, and drive team success
• Ensure completion and continuous improvement of preventive maintenance programs, including updates to PM procedures, work instructions, and equipment reliability initiatives
• Champion continuous improvement efforts by leading practical problem-solving activities and implementing solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance
• Execute and oversee equipment repairs, projects, maintenance activities, calibrations, and work orders while supporting production uptime and operational objectives
• Lead and own transformational projects focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, process optimization, and operational excellence across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering
• Serve as a liaison between Operations and Engineering to support new technology implementation, validation activities, periodic reviews, and verification testing

What you need

Required

• High School diploma or GED
• Five (5) years of relevant metal fabrication, manufacturing, process development, programming, equipment maintenance experience  
• Technical knowledge and understanding of machining and assembly process equipment
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects  
• Must wear required PPE and adhere to all safety requirements

Preferred 

• Experience with CMM programming preferred  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)  

  

 

$31.92 - $44.88 USD Hourly

  

 

Travel Percentage: 10%

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.

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