Travelling Technician

Position Summary:

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 one of five national repair centers. Click this link to take a peek at the truck and the work you could be doing to help STERIS create a safer, healthier world!

Travel Expectations:

• The territories supported are as follows: Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida, California, Nevada, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, 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.
  • STERIS provides a company credit card for hotels, rental cars, meals, etc. 
•  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 as a Travelling 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.  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.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed:

Required: 

• Highschool Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 3 years 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.

• Must be able to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours and occasional overnight/out of state travel, based on Customer and business needs.

• Ability to drive DOT regulated vehicle and conduct basic box truck safety checks.

  • 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).

  • This role requires travel driving a company vehicle. If offered the position, STERIS will run a 7 year driving record check as part of the onboarding process.

• 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 and keep up with mandatory vaccines. 

• 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.

Preferred:

• Experience driving DOT regulated vehicle.
• Previous experience working in hospitals/labs/surgery centers and/or repairing stainless steel medical equipment.
• Experience and desire to travel regularly.

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 just a brief list of what we offer:

• Market competitive pay.
• Company credit card provided to book travel, hotels, food, etc. 
• Tools, PPE & uniform provided.
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and (9) added Holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits. 
• Long/Short term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Maternity & Parental Leave.
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance. 
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs. 
• Opportunity for advancement in a stable long-term career.