Job Title:  Repair Technician - Training Provided!

Short Description

This Technician will service Customers across the U.S. and some international territories. You do not have to have previous instrument repair experience to be considered, though technical/mechanical experience is preferred. 

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Candidates must be based out of the following state(s): Ohio

*This role requires daily/weekly travel by driving a company vehicle or renting a car on behalf of STERIS. If offered the position, STERIS will run a 7yrs driving record check as part of our onboarding process*

Travel Expectations

•     The territories supported are as follows: OH, WI, FL, CA, NV, MT, HI, AK, Caymen Islands, Germany, and Japan.   
•     This position is up to 100% travel during the week and can require overnights. The maximum time away from home is up to 2 weeks, primarily for long trips or international travel. Hotels, meals, and transportation provided by STERIS.
•     When not travelling, this role will work out of our Stow, OH Repair Lab.
•     A passport is not required to obtain employment, but you will be required to obtain a passport as soon as reasonably possible following your date of hire; maintaining a valid passport throughout your employment period is required.

What you will do:

• 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.  Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail and willingness to learn will help you be successful in this role. 
• 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. You must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time. If assigned to a truck, you must be comfortable working in a small mobile workspace with others.
• While primarily working inside a mobile repair truck, frequent trips inside the hospital are required. Weather conditions may vary.
• Provide support various locations within assigned territory depending on the service agreements, Customer needs, and staffing levels.

What is Required:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience*
• 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.
• Valid driver's license as well as ability to travel by plane is required.

*What is relevant work experience?

• 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.

Why is the Repair Technician role crucial to our business and our Customers?

• When stainless 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 national repair centers. 

Education Degree

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.