Repair Technician

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.

Device Repair Technicians use small hand tools, power tools and microscopes to inspect, repair and refurbish medical devices, such as flexible endoscopes. As a Repair Technician, you will also perform subassembly. This role delivers superior Customer Experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards, as part of a high performing team.

This role will be based in our Chesterfield, MO Repair Lab, where you will have a dedicated work bench.

No previous medical repair experience required! We will train you.

Transferable experience may include hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing. Other transferable experience might include small engine repair, cell phone and electronics repair / testing / re-builds, carpentry, circuit board assembly / repair, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, construction, and automotive repair.

What you will do as a Repair Technician

Perform basic to intermediate level repairs of surgical devices and equipment to specifications.

Identify problems and use standardized testing procedures, examine and test mechanisms for defects, replace or repair defective parts.

Troubleshoot, reassemble surgical devices and tests assembly for conformance to specifications.

Identify risks and issues and escalate 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.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required :

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 might include small engine repair, cell phone and electronics repair / testing / re-builds, 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 area, competitive equipment training or related military experience may be considered towards experience requirement.

Preferred :

Experience with solder, brazing or other fine mechanical applications.

Vocational / Technical Degree.

Certifications in technical training.

What STERIS Offers

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

Here is a brief overview of what we offer :

Extensive hands-on training and development

Growth opportunities within STERIS

Competitive pay and quarterly paid incentive opportunity

Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation time, and paid holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Additional Add On Benefits / Discounts

Pay rate for this opportunity is $21.00. 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 global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 392.7047. 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 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.