Equipment Repair Technician I

Position Summary

As an Equipment Repair Technician I you are responsible for disassembly, testing, trouble shooting, diagnostics, refurbishing, and reassembling of components, devices, and medical equipment. You will work independently and in teams supporting each other to meet Customer orders and quality standards. In this role you will use a variety of hand tools, diagnostic devices, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic competencies in order to work in a safe and efficient manner.  You will also act as back up to other production based positions in the facility including material handling and shipping/receiving.

This role requires onsite work 5 days a week at our Indianapolis, IN location. 

What You'll do as an Equipment Repair Technician I:

• Commensurate to training status and experience, perform fundamental troubleshooting, repairs, preventative and corrective maintenance on STERIS and competitive equipment and components in a safe and efficient manner. This includes: disassembling, replacing, or repairing defective parts; rewiring or reassembling as required; troubleshooting, adjusting/calibrating, and certifying equipment ready for use by using standard and specialized tools and test equipment (i.e., schematics, diagrams, technical manuals, etc.). Includes current and building knowledge of the functions of major component parts and sub-assemblies. 
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of equipment. 
• Perform independently and within teams: repairs to electrical and hydraulic components, refinishing of metal and plastic parts, and wipe down, tape and prep equipment for painting/polish.
• Use and understand torque wrenches, test equipment, and trouble shoot.  Sound working knowledge of all related test equipment and its purposes.
• Maintain and perform published productivity standards on moderately challenging assemblies by utilizing a work instruction, prints, schematics, and standard work.
• Maintain and perform high quality standards (meet the departments published quality standards and overall Customer satisfaction standards).
• Maintain safe work areas and perform safe work habits in accordance to all safety regulations, audits, and actively holds self and teammates accountable to safe working conditions including all needed and/or required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Apply and perform to 5S programs and act with a LEAN mindset to work.
• Perform to all policies, procedures and STERIS values as trained and communicated.
   

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Minimum of 2 years related experience (e.g. mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, hydraulics, plumbing, HVAC, and/or automotive diagnosis or repair).  *Associates degree or related certifications in technical/mechanical area, competitive equipment training or related military experience may be considered towards technical experience requirement. 
• Willing to work overtime and weekends, flexible shifts as needed.
• Experience working in a Customer focused environment. 
• Demonstrated attention to detail.   
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read and write details about each repair including basic organizational and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.  
• Proven ability to take direction, to listen, learn, and work in a team environment. 
   

What STERIS Offers:

The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid-time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans.  Join us and help write our next chapter.