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Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Support Technician Lead

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCary, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), food, pharmaceutical, medical device, or similarly regulated environment.
  • Previous experience leading, supervising, or coordinating the work of others.
  • Ability to read and understand procedures, work instructions, and safety documentation in English.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work overtime and support weekend operations as needed.
  • Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and roll handling equipment.
  • Ability to work in cleanroom and washdown environments.
  • Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday and perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
  • Ability to work extended shifts, including 10–12-hour days.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of Support Technicians during weekend operations.
  • Coordinate and schedule equipment cleaning, sanitization, setup activities, and production changeovers.
  • Perform hands-on support for equipment cleaning, disassembly, reassembly, troubleshooting, and production line preparation.
  • Ensure manufacturing equipment and cleanroom areas are cleaned and validated according to approved procedures.
  • Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations to resolve issues and improve equipment performance.
  • Maintain cleaning procedures, work instructions, logs, and related documentation to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies, chemicals, replacement parts, and consumables to support operations.
  • Lead performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives using Stryker Production System (SPS) principles.
  • Support investigations related to non-conformances, equipment issues, and process improvements.
  • Communicate priorities and progress across shifts to support smooth production startup and execution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous people management or supervisory experience.
  • Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with equipment cleaning, sanitization, changeovers, or preventive maintenance activities.
  • Experience working in cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience.

About the Company

Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Stryker makes medical devices for hospitals, surgical centers and emergency responders, spanning joint implants, surgical instruments and patient transport equipment. Its Mako platform assists surgeons with joint replacement, while its neurotechnology products support brain and spine procedures and stroke treatment. Clinicians use its equipment during surgery and emergency care, and the company earns money by selling implants, disposable products and capital equipment through direct sales teams and distributors. The business also supplies training and technical support for healthcare providers using its devices. Stryker was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Portage, Michigan.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Portage, MI
Founded
1941

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