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Randstad

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Memphis, TN · On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

Provide daily hands-on technical training, guidance, and support to Machine Operators and ... lifting up to 50lbs * standing for 12 hours at one time * working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week ...

Bartlett, TN

DRIVER I/OPERATOR- GM/SW

Bartlett, TN · On-site

$49K/yr

Operates paint application machines to install crosswalks and other pavement markings. * Operates ... Subject to heavy lifting, as much as 50 lbs. a distance of four feet from the ground and on ...

Teknor Apex

Production Technician

Brownsville, TN · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Maintain operating conditions within the set run conditions. * Maintain maximum line speeds and ... Handle machine parts weighing up to 50 pounds. * Move and control reels of garden hose weighing up ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for lifting machine operator in Covington, TN is $16.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $17.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Lifting Machine Operator job openings in Covington, TN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 44% Full Time, 54% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,806 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Machinist I - Weekend - $23.80/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium

Arlington, TN • On-site

Stryker
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$23.80/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate CNC and manual machining equipment to produce parts that meet specifications.

  • Perform routine quality checks and document measurement results.

  • Collaborate with team members to support production and quality goals.

Stryker rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite
Schedule: Fri & Sat, 5:00am - 7:30pm
Sundays, 5:00am - 5:30pm
What you will do:
The Machinist I role at Stryker supports CNC and manual machining operations by producing precision metal components that contribute to life-saving medical technologies. This position involves operating manufacturing equipment, ensuring data accuracy, communicating across teams, and supporting quality and production goals in a safety-focused environment.
  • Set up, operate, and monitor CNC and/or manual machining equipment to produce parts that meet engineering and quality specifications.
  • Actively work on machines in a manufacturing environment, ensuring consistent output, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and basic engineering drawings.
  • Perform routine quality checks using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and document results as required.
  • Identify and escalate equipment issues, quality concerns, or deviations from standard work.
  • Support 5S, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives within the machining area.
  • Collaborate with team leads, engineers, and quality partners to meet production and quality goals.

What you need:
Required:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience actively working on machines in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated hands-on machining experience (CNC or manual) in a production setting.
  • Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends, overtime, and holidays as required by production needs.

Preferred:
  • Machinist Certification from an accredited technological or vocational school.
  • Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, aerospace, automotive, etc.).
  • Familiarity with basic GD&T concepts.

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.

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$23.80/hr + $1.00 Shift Premium, 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.

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