Travelling Repair Technician I
Position Summary
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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*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*
Duties- 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 relevant work experience?
- 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.
Travel Expectations
The territories supported are as follows: OH, WI, FL, CA, NV, MT, HI, AK, Caymen Islands, Germany, and other locations as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
Education Degree
High School Diploma or GED
=== 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.