Field Service Repair Technician

Position Summary

• When surgical instruments are sharpened and working properly, surgeons can focus on providing the best care for their patients. STERIS offers a variety of repair solutions to meet the needs of the Customer including onsite mobile repair services, in house repair lab services, or one of five national repair centers. 
• You do not have to have previous instrument repair experience to be considered. This is an entry level job - we will train you!
• In this position, you will perform surgical instrument inspection, repair, and refurbishment in a field-based setting (driving and working in a mobile repair truck). Technicians deliver superior Customer Experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards.
• This position will require frequent overnight travel.
• This role requires frequent travel by driving a company vehicle. If offered this position, STERIS will run a 7 year driving record check, as part of our onboarding process.
• Location + Travel Notes: This 1st shift position is primarily Monday through Friday. Due to the field service nature of this role, your commute will vary: on local days (about 50% of the time), you will meet your colleagues at Customer locations within the greater Omaha area or in nearby cities. The rest of the time, you will drive your own vehicle to meet colleagues in Tea, SD (at which point you will proceed with colleagues on the company repair truck). These overnight trips to Tea will usually last several days in a row, 2 or 3 times per month. You will receive mileage reimbursement for using your own vehicle in these instances, and your travel time is paid as well. 

What You Will Do as a Repair Technician

• Perform basic to intermediate inspection and repairs on surgical instrumentation using grinding wheels, buffing wheels, various hand and power tools, soldering, etc.  Complexity of repairs and level of intricacy will vary. 

• You will work in the field on a mobile repair truck, based on the needs of the Customer within the assigned territory.  

• Provide invoicing and documentation based on business need.

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

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:
 

• Competitive pay + quarterly incentive plan
• Overtime opportunity
• Extensive hands-on training and development
• Clear career progression path, including advancement options in both technical skill and leadership
• Annual merit review 
• Medical, vision, prescription, dental and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Generous paid time off that accrues from day one and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Uniforms and all necessary tools provided
• Business travel and all related expenses paid

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

•    High school diploma or GED required
•    At least 1 year of relevant experience*, or 1 year of experience at STERIS. All experience must be verifiable.
•    Must be able to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours and occasional overnight/out of state travel, based on Customer and business needs.
•    Must be able to pass a DOT medical/ physical exam and comply with all DOT regulations. 
•    Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (CDL not required) and maintain required vaccines.
•    Ability to drive DOT regulated vehicle and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
•    Must be at least 21 years old to meet the FMCSA age requirement for commercial interstate driving.
•    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 be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements

*What is relevant work experience?
•    Hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing and use of small hand tools is a plus. Examples are 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, welding, fabrication, and automotive repair can also be relevant.