Repair Technician

About the role

In this position, you will perform surgical instrument inspection, repair, and refurbishment in a field-based setting. Technicians work out of mobile repair trucks at customer sites and regional labs in more condensed markets. This role requires daily travel by driving a company vehicle and may require occasional overnight travel. If offered this position, STERIS will run a 7-year driving record check as part of the onboarding process. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic-level repair and maintenance of surgical instruments, including ultrasonic cleaning, buffing and polishing, bending, shaping, sharpening, hinge points, serrations, and brazing.
• Provide invoicing, work orders, and daily documentation in accordance with customer reporting and contractual/regulatory requirements, including end-of-day reporting (e.g., OAR).
• Complete Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI) as needed within training and capability level.
• Adhere to DOT, company, and customer protocols for the safe operation of the on-location repair truck, including vehicle and equipment safety procedures.
• Abide by all company safety and health policies, use personal protective equipment, and complete safety observations per site requirements.
• Work primarily inside a mobile repair truck, with frequent trips inside the hospital.
• Provide support to various locations within an assigned territory based on service agreements, customer needs, and staffing levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in repair, assembly, product testing, or use of small hand tools (or equivalent transferable experience). Examples include carpentry, sterile processing, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, machining, tool and die, mechanical repair, construction, small engine repair, cell phone/PC/tablet repair, testing and rebuilds, circuit board assembly, fabrication, welding, or automotive repair. All experience must be verifiable.
• Related certifications in technical or mechanical areas, competitive equipment training, or related military experience may be considered toward the experience requirement.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds at times and push instrument rolling carts weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours, sometimes outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, based on customer needs.
• Minimum age of 21 with the ability to meet FMCSA/DOT and driver’s license requirements.
• Ability to pass a DOT medical/physical exam, comply with all DOT regulations, and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. CDL required where applicable.

Candidates must be based out of Ohio to support and service customers in this assigned territory.

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay.
• Extensive paid time off and 9 additional holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Maternity and parental leave.
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and continued education programs.
• Opportunities for advancement in a stable, long-term career.

Pay

Pay range for this opportunity is $18.90 - $24.46 per hour. This position is eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums if higher than the range listed. Pay rates are based on factors including local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, and foreign language fluency.