Surgical Instrument Repair Technician

Position Summary

Device Repair perform surgical instrument and device inspection, repair, and refurbishment in a lab-based setting. This role delivers superior Customer Experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards in a production facility as part of a high performing team.

Work hours for this role are Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 2:30pm. 

Duties

• Performs basic to intermediate level repairs of surgical devices/instruments and equipment to specifications. 

• Identifies problems within the job role and uses standardized testing procedures; examines and tests mechanisms for defects. Replaces or repairs defective parts. Requests parts from stock room. 

• Reassembles surgical devices or equipment and tests assembly for conformance to specifications. 

• Meets fundamental troubleshooting in role. 

• Identifies risks and issues and escalates timely and effectively. 

• Adheres to Standard Work Instructions (SWI). 

• Aware of and conforms to Company ISO goals and objectives and supports ISO requirements. 

• Customer requests or quoting. 

• Completes workplace organization audits per site requirements. 

• Complies with work schedules, established team standards and protocols to ensure a safe, productive and respectful work environment. 

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

Duties - cont'd

Education Degree

Required Experience

• 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 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.

• 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.

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