Repair Technician – 1st Shift – Starting Rate $20.08/hr-Stryker

Kalamazoo, MI
May 1, 2025
Full Time
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Average Pay*: $20.08 - $30.00
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Job Title: Repair Technician – 1st Shift – Starting Rate $20.08/hr

Company: Stryker

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Pay: $20.08 per hour

AI Pay Analysis:

The starting hourly rate of $20.08 for a "Repair Technician – 1st Shift" in Kalamazoo, MI, is slightly below the regional average for similar roles. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in the Kalamazoo-Portage area is $22.54, with a range from $14.93 to $35.92. (onetonline.org) Similarly, maintenance and repair workers in the Kalamazoo-Portage area earn a median of $21.14 per hour, with a range from $14.49 to $29.95. (onetonline.org) Therefore, the offered rate is competitive but on the lower end compared to local industry standards.

Job description:

Work Flexibility: Onsite
1st Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Overtime as needed

What You Will Do:

  • Test, repair, receive, and ship various products, including sub-assemblies, loaners, certified pre-owned items, and customer-owned units. Utilize independent judgment to ensure quality and compliance with established procedures while working on diverse repairs across multiple work centers.
  • Independently verify that products align with safety, quality, and quantity standards by adhering to procedures and specifications.
  • Address and resolve issues autonomously, communicating updates to the support team as necessary.
  • Provide guidance and potential solutions to colleagues facing challenges, while mentoring peers involved in international repairs.
  • Train new team members by sharing insights and suggestions for improvement, supporting peers across various work centers, and imparting knowledge of best practices and experiences.
  • Ensure compliance with documentation procedures, maintain a clean and compliant workstation, complete all required training punctually, accurately employ material flow processes, adapt to changing conditions swiftly, and strive to exceed productivity and service level goals.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and follow documented instructions effectively.
  • Engage in operational and business unit projects, contributing to lean continuous improvement initiatives, participating in managing for daily improvement (MDI), problem-solving, and running Tier 1 as needed, while actively submitting suggestions in areas related to safety, quality, or lean programs.

What You Need:
Required

  • Proficiency in basic math and writing skills.
  • Ability to meet schedule and overtime requirements as needed.
  • Capability to occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Commitment to safety standards, including the use of necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).

Preferred

  • High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
  • A minimum of one year of experience in a related field, such as manufacturing, production, or troubleshooting processes.

Travel Percentage: 0%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Stryker is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Additionally, Stryker Corporation prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants based on inquiries, discussions, or disclosures regarding their pay or the pay of others, while ensuring compliance with compensation disclosure regulations.

Job Posting Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:45:49 GMT

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