Maintenance Technician: 1st Shift

STERIS Healthcare United States; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company as a Maintenance Technician on the 1st shift. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and repairing facility equipment to enhance operational efficiency in a validated environment. The position requires strong technical skills, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work independently. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

PTO

Holidays

Healthcare

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in maintenance systems.
• Ability to work independently under general guidance.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics, or electrical applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace through inspections.
• Update and enhance mechanical and technical skills.

Skills

English

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

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At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The position of Maintenance Technician is a hands-on role, providing technical expertise in maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of facility equipment to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency in a validated, cGMP environment. This includes machinery, buildings, computer systems, control systems, safety, and security systems. Responsibilities also include maintaining shop tools, inventory, and updating the department’s CMMS, all while adhering to Lean and 5S principles. The role may require supporting after-hours emergency response activities and assisting with parts inventory systems. Depending on the modality (e.g., Gamma), physical strength and endurance are necessary.

Work Schedule

This is a 1st shift position, working hours from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on a rotating schedule. Training will be during the dayshift.

Responsibilities

1. Perform technical troubleshooting across various modalities and locations, conduct scheduled preventative maintenance, and recommend improvements.
2. Optimize processing by performing predictive and preventative maintenance, installing new equipment, maintaining electrical systems, and general maintenance tasks.
3. Maintain a safe, secure, and clean workplace through inspections, proper documentation, and compliance with safety procedures and environmental standards.
4. Contribute to production efficiency by timely shift work, responding to off-shift maintenance calls, managing spare parts, and making repair or deferment decisions.
5. Maintain building climate systems, including HVAC, and strive for continuous operational improvements.
6. Update and enhance mechanical and technical skills through ongoing training, workshops, and certifications.
7. Support team efforts by following policies, GMP, Lean principles, and performing additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in maintenance systems, mechanical processes, or related fields.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to work independently under general guidance.
• Computer literacy including MS Office, CMMS, and virtual platforms.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Basic math skills, including ratios and algebra.
• Optional PLC/control experience.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics, or electrical applications.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Sufficient hearing to detect alarms and signals.

Preferred Skills

• Support for Lean practices and principles.

Additional Requirements

• Physical capability to meet job demands, including physical evaluations.
• Completion of operator training and certification, with annual recertification.
• For certain modalities, passing NRC background checks may be required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, PTO, holidays, healthcare, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.

Pay range: $27 - $29 per hour, based on experience and other factors.

Additional Info

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices.