Medical Device Repair Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunity

Bonus plan

Advancement through multiple levels of

Extensive hands-on training

Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401

Job summary

STERIS is seeking a Diamond Knife Technician at our Wilmington, DE lab. The role focuses on repair, restoration, and quality evaluation of precision diamond knives for ophthalmic and surgical applications.

Training is provided, with opportunities to progress through technical levels as you learn, making this a long-term career opportunity. You will use hand tools, operate microscopes, perform hand soldering, and follow manuals and instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude and hand-eye coordination required.
• Occasional overtime including Saturdays may be needed based on customer/business needs.
• At least 2 years of work experience with at least 1 year of relevant hands-on experience with small or delicate components.
• Ability to read and follow manuals, work instructions, and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a customer-oriented approach and use basic computer skills to input data and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Use small hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, tweezers) for assembly and repair.
• Operate microscopes and test equipment.
• Perform hand soldering with precision.
• Read and follow manuals, work instructions, and standards.
• Communicate effectively with team and customers, in writing.
• Maintain a customer-oriented approach in all tasks.
• Input data and complete documentation with basic computer skills.

Skills

Mechanical/technical aptitude

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microscopes

Soldering tools

Test equipment

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

Required

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• 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

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.