Repair Technician

STERIS Canada Corporation; Alabaster (AL); Remote; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS is looking for a Repair Technician Level 1 to perform inspection and repairs on surgical instruments in a mobile field environment. This entry-level role provides extensive training and opportunities for advancement, with a competitive salary and benefits. Candidates must be based in Alabama to support customer needs in local territories.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Uniforms and necessary tools provided

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience or 1 year at STERIS.
• Ability to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours.
• Must be at least 21 years old for DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to intermediate inspection and repairs on surgical instrumentation.
• Work in the field on a mobile repair truck or inside a hospital.
• Provide invoicing and documentation based on business needs.

Skills

Hands-on repair

Use of small hand tools

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

• When surgical instruments are sharpened and working properly, surgeons can focus on providing the best care for their patients. STERIS offers a variety of repair solutions to meet the needs of the Customer including onsite mobile repair services, in house repair lab services, or one of five national repair centers.
• 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 truck and the work you could be doing to help STERIS create a safer, healthier world!
• In this position, you will perform surgical instrument inspection, repair, and refurbishment in a field-based setting. Technicians work out of mobile repair trucks at Customer sites and regional labs in more condensed markets. Technicians deliver superior Customer Experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards.
• This position may require occasional overnight travel.
• This role requires daily travel by driving a company vehicle. If offered this position, STERIS will run a 7-year driving record check, as part of our onboarding process.
• This is a remote-based customer facing position. To support and service our customers in this assigned territory, candidates must be based out of Alabama.
• PLEASE NOTE: This position requires approximately 20% overnight travel, to service accounts several hours away. STERIS covers all travel expenses, and driving time is paid.

What You Will Do As A Repair Technician Level 1

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.

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.

Provide invoicing and documentation based on business need.

Provide support at various locations within the assigned territory depending on the service agreements, Customer needs, and staffing levels.

What STERIS Offers

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunity

Annual merit review and incentive plans

Uniforms and all necessary tools provided

Business travel and all related expenses paid

Medical, vision, prescription, dental and life insurance

401(k) with a company match

Paid time off that accrues from day one and paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Opportunities for advancement

• Competitive pay and quarterly incentive opportunity
• Extensive hands-on training and development
• Career progression path with STERIS Instrument Management Services and growth opportunities in other parts of STERIS
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, tuition assistance, and paid vacation time and paid holidays

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• High school diploma or GED required
• 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.
• 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

*What is relevant work experience?
• Hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing and use of small hand tools is a plus. Examples are 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, welding, fabrication, and automotive repair can also be relevant.

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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 [phone]. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

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.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours. This is a remote based customer facing position. To support and service our customers in this assigned territory, candidates must be based out of one of the following state(s): Alabama.

Job Category: Service/Technical Services

Nearest Major Market: Birmingham
Job Segment: Infection Control, Sterile Processing, Maintenance, Inspector, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Quality, Entry Level