Plastic Processing Operator III

Work Flexibility: Onsite

At Stryker, this role is essential to ensuring the consistent production of high-quality medical components. As a Plastic Processing Operator, you will work with advanced plastic processing and automated equipment to deliver products that meet strict quality and performance standards. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute directly to manufacturing operations in a fast-paced and regulated environment.

What you will do

• Set up, start, operate, and monitor plastic processing equipment and automated machines to meet production targets.
• Perform machine setups, including tooling changes and parameter adjustments to achieve required specifications.
• Monitor process variables such as temperature, pressure, and speed to ensure consistent product quality.
• Inspect components using measuring tools and verify compliance with dimensional and visual standards.
• Record production data, scrap, and process adjustments accurately in production systems.
• Perform basic maintenance activities and support preventive maintenance routines.
• Handle materials and packaging of finished components according to production requirements.
• Follow safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

What you will need

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of blueprint or schematic reading and measurement techniques.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and inspection equipment.

Preferred qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical or related technical field.
• Experience in plastic processing or extrusion manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in regulated industries.

Additional Information

• Work arrangement: On-site in Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (day or night), including overtime as needed.
• Work environment: Manufacturing setting with exposure to noise, heat, and moving machinery; PPE required.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform standing, walking, and manual tasks.
• Relocation support: Not specified.

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.