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 repair lab setting. Technicians deliver superior Customer Experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards. You will also occasionally work on a mobile repair truck, traveling to local Customer sites, alongside other technicians. 
• This role requires occasional 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. 
• Please Note: This full-time, day shift position is primarily Monday - Friday, and most workdays will begin and end at our instrument repair lab location in Seattle (Georgetown). On occasions when you do the same repair work but with teammates on one of our mobile repair trucks, your workday will begin and end at our truck storage facility in Tacoma. All driving time on the company vehicle is paid. 

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, inside a repair lab or inside a hospital, 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

• Competitive pay and quarterly incentive plan, plus overtime opportunity

• Annual review with merit increase opportunity 

• Extensive hands-on training and development

• Clearly-defined career progression path with STERIS Instrument Management Services and growth opportunities in other parts of STERIS

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, tuition assistance, and paid vacation time and paid holidays

• Uniforms and all necessary tools provided

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

•    High school diploma or GED 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.
•    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.

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