Medical Device Repair Technician

Steris Corporation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus plan

Advancement path

Hands-on training

Benefits package

Job summary

The Diamond Knife Technician at STERIS in Wilmington, DE, will repair, restore, and test precision diamond knives used in ophthalmic and surgical applications. You will work under magnification, using small hand tools, microscopes, and test equipment, while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

No prior medical device experience is required; STERIS provides structured training and opportunities for career progression through multiple technician levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude and hand-eye coordination are required.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime, including Saturdays.
• 2+ years of work experience, including at least 1 year of relevant experience, or 1 year of experience at STERIS.
• Ability to read and follow manuals, work instructions, job standards, and related documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a customer-oriented approach in all tasks and interactions.
• Ability to use basic computer skills to input data, navigate systems, and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Utilize small hand tools for assembly and repair tasks.
• Operate microscopes and test equipment such as light sources and video processors.
• Perform hand soldering with precision and care.
• Read and follow manuals, work instructions, job standards, and related documentation.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain a customer-oriented approach in all tasks and interactions.
• Use basic computer skills to input data, navigate systems, and complete documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand-eye coordination

Overtime availability

Manuals and documentation

Communication

Customer-oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microscopes

Test equipment

Video processors

Job description

The Diamond Knife Technician is responsible for the repair, restoration, manufacturing support, inspection, and quality evaluation of precision diamond knives used in ophthalmic and surgical applications for our Wilmington, DE Lab. This role requires exceptional manual dexterity, patience, attention to detail, and the ability to work under magnification while handling delicate and high-value components. The successful candidate will develop specialized technical skills through structured training and must demonstrate a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

You do not need to have previous experience working with medical devices; we will train you!

Technicians have the ability to progress through technical levels as they learn, making this a great longterm career opportunity.

What You Will Do as a Technician

• Utilize small hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, pliers, tweezers) for assembly and repair tasks
• Operate microscopes and test equipment such as light sources and video processors
• Perform hand soldering with precision and care
• Read and follow manuals, work instructions, job standards, and related documentation
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain a customer-oriented approach in all tasks and interactions
• Use basic computer skills to input data, navigate systems, and complete documentation

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Mechanical/technical aptitude and hand-eye coordination are required.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime, sometimes outside normal business hours (i.e. on a Saturday), based on Customer and business needs
• 2+ years of work experience is required, including at least 1 year of relevant experience*, or 1 year of experience at STERIS. All experience must be verifiable.
  • *To be considered relevant, at least 1 year of work experience must involve some type of detailed, hands-on work with small or delicate components.Examples of qualifying experience include (but are not limited to):
    • Using hand tools to repair, assemble, or test items with small parts
    • Small engine repair, cell phone or circuit board assembly, repair, testing, or re-builds
    • Detailed carpentry work, installation of home security systems
    • Nail technician work, sterile processing, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, or musical instrument repair/tuning
• Ability to read and follow manuals, work instructions, job standards, and related documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain a customer-oriented approach in all tasks and interactions
• Ability to use basic computer skills to input data, navigate systems, and complete documentation

Preferred:

• Experience working under a microscope, soldering, and/or performing precision mixing/application of adhesives is preferred, but not required.

What STERIS Offers

• Competitive pay ($21.50 an hour) + opportunity for pay increase after 6 months in role

• Overtime opportunity

• Annual merit review and a bonus plan

• Opportunities for advancement through multiple levels of technician as you learn

• Extensive hands-on training and development

• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, tuition assistance, and paid vacation time and paid holidays

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Pay rate for this opportunity is $21.50/hour to start. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits:STERIS Benefits

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.