Operations Technician

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

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Operations Technician - Permanent Contract

This position's primary function is that of ensuring that manufacturing processes run consistently and meet performance targets, that equipment downtime is kept to a minimum, and the manufacturing business is supported in every way necessary to maximize line availability.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Plan and manage calibration activities. Assure all production equipment is up-to-date on calibration cycle and meets calibration requirements.

• Maintenance of calibration management system and associated hardcopy and soft-data in accordance with SYK Quality Management System requirements

• Execution of preventative maintenance procedures and routines in assigned processes or area/s.

• Actively interface with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements.

• Monitoring and management of production yield performance on assigned lines

• Engage in mechanical / electrical / electronic troubleshooting, and in resolving hardware /software interfacing problems on the production floor.

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair

• Communicating regularly with the Product Builders regarding issues, concerns and watch-outs on the lines.

• Test electrical systems, circuits and wiring in processing equipment and fixtures

• Planning, layout and installation of processing equipment on work-stations.

• Identifying and assisting the business with the implementation of technical improvements.

• Identification of process equipment spares requirements, plus sourcing and replenishment of all such spares from stock in accordance with company policies

• Design, specification, fabrication, testing and documentation of process equipment changes and improvements.

• Adherence to and enforcement of all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements on sites, plus communication of any concerns regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager

• Building of Quality into all aspects of one’s work by maintaining compliance with all site and corporate Quality Management System requirements

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills

• Certificate/ Diploma in Engineering/Trade qualification in electrical or mechanical related discipline, is required.

• 2 years experience in electronic assembly in a modern manufacturing environment

• Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage.

• Ability to work autonomously, with minimum supervision.

• Team player, with a flexible approach.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Solid troubleshooting and repair fundamentals

• Experience in understanding business process and computer systems.

• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to details and quality of workmanship.

• Requires good written and verbal communication skills, reading and math skills

• Good manual dexterity, and eye/hand coordination.

• Experience using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.

More information is available at stryker.com