Technician I
Position Summary
**hiring for multiple positions**
You do not have to have previous instrument repair experience to be considered. This is an entry level job - we will train you!Click this link to take a peek at the work you could be doing to help STERIS create a safer, healthier world!
Device Repair Technicians 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.
Subassembly Team Hours: M-TH 6:00am - 4:45pmDevice Repair Team Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
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.
- All other duties assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 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.
- Experience with solder, brazing or other fine mechanical applications is preferred.
- Vocational / Technical Degree preferred.
- Certifications in technical training preferred
=== 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.