Assembler I – 1st Shift - $20.25/hr

Posted:
5/21/2026, 9:50:59 AM

Location(s):
Portage, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Shift: Mon – Thurs, 5:00am – 3:30pm, OT Required

What You Will Do:

As an Assembler I, you will play a key role in building hospital bed systems and mattress lines within the ProCuity value stream. You will work on a fast-paced production line, performing assigned assembly tasks while maintaining quality, safety, and production expectations.

  • Assemble mechanical and electrical components as part of hospital bed and mattress production lines
  • Perform assigned tasks along a structured, multi-station assembly line with over 40 trained workstations
  • Follow detailed work instructions, test procedures, and documentation requirements to ensure product quality
  • Meet production schedules, build rates, and cycle time expectations in a fast-paced environment
  • Utilize hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and test equipment to complete assembly work
  • Record and track production data using manufacturing systems (e.g., electronic or paper-based device history records)
  • Perform set-up, work preparation, cleanup, and quality checks within your assigned work area
  • Collaborate closely with team members to support line balance, cross-training, and overall production goals

What You Need:

Preferred:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Previous manufacturing or assembly experience
  • Ability to work assigned schedule and overtime as needed (including “as-needed” Friday shifts)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently follow standard work
  • Ability to work in a high-density, team-oriented environment with limited personal space

Physical Requirements:

  • Perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment
  • Frequently lift/carry 10–50 lbs., occasionally up to 75 lbs.
  • Stand for extended periods and move throughout a long production line
  • Work in close proximity to other team members across multiple stations
  • Use required PPE and follow all safety and quality standards

  

 

$20.25/hr plus bonus potential and benefits.

  

 

Travel Percentage: None

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.