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Machinist - 1st Shift

STERIS
Montgomery, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

As a Machinist your responsible for machine quality parts in a cost effective manner which will be used in the production of surgical equipment and related items and/or contracted business.

BENEFITS:

Shift: 7:00am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday and 7:00am-11:00am on Friday

What You Will Do As a Machinist

  • Consistent proficiency in setting up and effectively operating a multitude of CNC and Conventional machines such as Mills, Lathes, Grinders etc., while effectively maintaining the specified print tolerances noted
  • Calculate and set machine controls to regulate machining repeatability such as speeds, feeds, overrides. The ability to enter command codes to retrieve machine data for program restarts and alarms
  • Read and interpret STERIS® blueprints, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) including
  • Use precision measuring devices, gages, instruments to thoroughly inspect and insure that parts meet the print tolerances and in process dimensions
  • Remain safety conscious at all times, wearing all the required safety equipment for your work area. Conform to all safety rules and policies stated in the employee handbook
  • Keep and maintain a clean and orderly work environment while instituting the 5S principles of Lean Manufacturing
  • Immediately report any and all safety related issues ,irregularities, and discrepancies relating to job functions and assignments
  • Conform to all policies, procedures and rules of conduct as communicated through the Employee handbook, Bulletin

The Experience, Skills And Abilities

Required:

  • High school graduate or GED required, technical degree preferred.
  • Ability to set-up and operate CNC and conventional Lathes and Mills.
  • Ability to read and interpret current engineering blueprints and production specifications.
  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments and gages such as calipers and micrometers.

Other:

  • Strong math skills and the ability to apply them.
  • Minimum two years machinist experience.
  • Ability to make decisions and stay quality focused
  • Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and members of the leadership team
  • Assist with training other operators.
  • Willingness to work overtime, if required.
  • Knowledge, understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing tools, such as, 5S, Kanban Inventory,
  • Visual Management, Waste elimination, and Root Cause Problem Solving are preferred.

What STERIS Offers

We Value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your heath, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

  • Market Competitive Pay
  • Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
  • Long/short Term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Maternity & Paternal Leave
  • Additional add-ons benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continues educations programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $22.98 - $29.74. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading provider of products and services that meet the needs of growth areas within Healthcare: procedures, devices, vaccines and biologics. We exist to fulfill our MISSION TO HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD. STERIS is a $3B, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 18,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by

  • 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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