Repair Technician

About the Role

Device Repair Technicians use small hand tools, power tools, and microscopes to inspect, repair, and refurbish medical devices, such as flexible endoscopes. This role also involves performing subassembly. You will deliver superior customer experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards as part of a high-performing team. This position is based in our Chesterfield, MO Repair Lab, where you will have a dedicated workbench. No previous medical repair experience is required—we will train you.

Transferable experience may include hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing, as well as small engine repair, cell phone and electronics repair/testing/rebuilds, carpentry, circuit board assembly/repair, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, construction, and automotive repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to intermediate level repairs of surgical devices and equipment to specifications.
• Identify problems and use standardized testing procedures to examine and test mechanisms for defects; replace or repair defective parts.
• Troubleshoot, reassemble surgical devices, and test assembly for conformance to specifications.
• Identify risks and issues and escalate them timely and effectively.
• Adhere to Standard Work Instructions (SWI).
• Become aware of and conform to Company ISO goals and objectives and support ISO requirements.
• Complete workplace organization audits and safety observations per site requirements.
• Abide by all Company safety, health policies, and procedures.
• Use personal protective equipment, as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of work experience, including at least 1 year of relevant experience, or 1 year of experience at STERIS; all experience must be verifiable.
• Relevant experience may include hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing. Other transferable experience includes small engine repair, cell phone and electronics repair/testing/rebuilds, carpentry, circuit board assembly/repair, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, construction, and automotive repair.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and push instrument carts ranging from 10-150 pounds at times.
• Must be able to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours and sometimes outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on customer and business needs.
• Related certifications in technical or mechanical areas, competitive equipment training, or related military experience may be considered toward the experience requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solder, brazing, or other fine mechanical applications.
• Vocational/Technical Degree.
• Certifications in technical training.

Benefits

• Extensive hands-on training and development.
• Growth opportunities within STERIS.
• Competitive pay and quarterly paid incentive opportunity.
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) with a company match.
• Tuition assistance and paid vacation time and holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Additional add-on benefits and discounts.

Pay

Pay rate for this opportunity is $21.50 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.

Schedule

Flexible schedules with early/late hours and occasional work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on customer and business needs.