Field 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.

Position Summary

This is an entry level job - we will train you! You do not have to have previous instrument repair experience to be considered.

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.

Technicians deliver superior Customer Experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards.

This position may require occasional overnight travel.

If offered this position, STERIS will run a 7 year driving record check, as part of our onboarding process.

What you will do :

Performs basic to intermediate level repairs of surgical instruments and maintenance including ultra sonic function, metallurgy, buff and polish, bending, shaping, sharpening, hinge points, serrations, and brazing.

Demonstrates quality performance in intermediate skilled work including advance Dremel operation, Re-cup and Re-jaw, laparoscopic inspection.

Provides invoicing and documentation based on business need.

While primarily working inside a mobile repair truck, frequent trips inside the hospital are required.

Provide support various locations within assigned territory depending on the service agreements, Customer needs, and staffing levels.

Abides by all Company safety, health policies, and procedures. Uses personal protective equipment, as required. Completes Safety observations per site requirements.

Adheres and complies with all protocols (DOT, company and Customer) for the safe operation of the mobile lab including policies and procedures relative to the position.

What is required :

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.

Related certifications in technical or mechanical area, competitive equipment training or related military experience may be considered towards experience requirement.

• 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 nights and weekends, based on Customer and business needs.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old with ability to achieve and maintain FMCSA and drivers license requirements.
• Must be able to pass a DOT medical / physical exam and comply with all DOT regulations.
• Ability to drive DOT regulated vehicle and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (CDL not required) and maintain required vaccines.

What is relevant work experience?

Relevant experience may include hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing and use of small hand tools is a plus. Small engine repair, cell phone and electronics repair, testing, or re-builds, carpentry, circuit board assembly and repair, sterile processing, industrial sewing, and jewelry repair.

Maintenance, construction, and automotive repair can also be relevant to this role.

What can STERIS offer you?

Extensive hands-on training and development

Growth opportunities within STERIS

Competitive pay and monthly incentive opportunity

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

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, life sciences and dental products and services.

STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE : STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

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.