[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Stryker jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Stryker · Portage, Michigan # Advanced Welder – 1st Shift Portage, Michigan Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Stryker’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Stryker’s careers site →](https://stryker.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/StrykerCareers/job/Portage-Michigan/Advanced-Welder---1st-Shift_R575027) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Stryker](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/) / Advanced Welder – 1st Shift ## Job description ### Work Flexibility Onsite Schedule: 1st Shift - Monday - Friday 5:45 am-2:12 pm, OT required. ### What You Will Do As an Advanced Welder at Stryker, you will support the production of precision components used in life-saving medical technologies. This role combines advanced manual welding, machining support, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality output in a regulated manufacturing environment. - Perform manual MIG and TIG welding to manufacture parts to specification - Operate and support fabrication equipment, including robotic welding (Level 2) and CNC processes - Set up and run production while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to produce and repair parts - Conduct inspections using calipers, angle gauges, micrometers, and other measuring tools - Troubleshoot equipment, process issues, and part defects to minimize downtime - Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and minor equipment repairs - Ensure compliance with Stryker Quality Systems (QSR/ISO), policies, and production goals - Maintain accurate documentation and record-keeping in line with company standards - Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities - Promote a positive team environment, accountability, and adherence to 6S standards What You Need: Required - Minimum of two (2) years of welding, machining, or fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment Hands on experience with MIG and TIG welding - Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings Preferred Quality training, including visual inspection of welds, incoming part quality, gage plan completion - Ability to use height stand, calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring system, and other inspection equipment to inspect work pieces ### Physical Requirements - Ability to frequently lift 10-50 lbs, occasionally lifting up to 75 lbs - Ability to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive movements - Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination $30.25 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Portage, Michigan - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Stryker’s careers site →](https://stryker.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/StrykerCareers/job/Portage-Michigan/Advanced-Welder---1st-Shift_R575027) ## More jobs at Stryker ### [Senior EMC & RF Test Technician - 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/175d57983814f5cc97b8/) Portage, Michigan ### [Senior Mechanical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/84e06771ab6dd9214ddf/) Portage, Michigan ### [Staff Engineer, Platforms Robotic Mechanical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/6aebcb41201ab946d3fd/) Portage, Michigan ### [Summer 2027 Internship - Mechanical Engineering - Michigan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/69ae6d748d59e701991d/) Portage, Michigan ### [Assembler I - 2nd Shift - $20.25 + $2.00 Shift Premium](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/094c04a03fa5b8d83661/) Portage, Michigan ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Welder - Second Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/ba7a42f180f13d0e99a1/) Lockheed Martin · Archbald, PA ### [Welder - 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/d967e723829c60e2c696/) Eaton · Worcester, Massachusetts, USA ### [Welder - 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/b21edd69a8317b598473/) Eaton · Worcester, Massachusetts, USA ### [Welder - 1st shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hubbell/jobs/53de4ae5c29883ad59de/) Hubbell · Broken Arrow, OK, US ### [Pipe Welder J1-J4 (NIGHT SHIFT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1877948d205d0591ac00/) General Dynamics · Norfolk, VA, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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