Technician- Altamonte Springs, FL
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!
This is a remote based customer facing position. To support and service our customers in this assigned territory candidates must be based out of one of the following states: Florida
What We Offer:
- Extensive hands-on training and development
- Career progression path with STERIS Instrument Management Services and growth opportunities in other parts of STERIS
- Competitive pay
- Overtime opportunity
- Annual merit review and incentive plans
- Uniforms and all necessary tools provided
- Business travel and all related expenses paid
- Medical, vision, prescription, dental and life insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid time off that accrues from day one and paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Opportunities for advancement
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.
- Must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time.
- Provide support various locations within assigned territory depending on the service agreements, Customer needs, and staffing levels.
Education Degree
High School Diploma or GED
What You Will Need:
- 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 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.
- Must be a minimum of 21 years old with ability to achieve and maintain FMCSA and drivers license requirements.
- Must be able to pass a DOT medical/ physical exam and comply with all DOT regulations.
- Ability to drive DOT regulated vehicle and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (CDL not required) and maintain required vaccines.
- *Related certifications in technical or mechanical area, competitive equipment training or related military experience may be considered towards experience requirement.
What Is Relevant Work Experience?
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.
=== Company description
STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and procedural products and services, focused primarily on the critical markets of healthcare, pharmaceutical and research and medical devices. Our mission is to help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.We have 12,000 employees worldwide, with over 3,000 in Customer-facing sales and service roles. Founded as Innovative Medical Technologies in Ohio in 1985, the company was renamed STERIS in 1987. Many of the businesses that have been acquired and integrated into STERIS have much longer operating histories, notably the American Sterilizer Company founded in 1894.
The STERIS Vision is inspired by our Customers' efforts to create a healthier and safer world, and guided by our legacy of leadership and innovation; we strive to be a Great Company. To STERIS, this means we will make a difference by providing world-class product and service solutions for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our People, and superior returns for our Shareholders.