Repair Technician

STERIS Canada Corporation; Boerne (TX); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking entry-level technicians to join their team in Texas. This role offers extensive hands-on training and development, focusing on the inspection and repair of surgical instruments in a mobile setting. You will be responsible for delivering superior customer experiences through quality repairs and compliance with safety protocols. With opportunities for growth within the company, this position provides a competitive pay structure along with various benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in healthcare services, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Extensive hands-on training and development

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience with relevant skills in mechanical repair.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and push instrument carts.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical instrument inspection, repair, and refurbishment.
• Provide timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards.

Skills

Surgical instrument repair

Basic mechanical skills

Customer service

Ability to lift heavy objects

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dremel

Small hand tools

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

This is an entry level job - we will train you!

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 Texas.

What you will do:

1. Performs basic to intermediate level repairs of surgical instruments and maintenance including ultra sonic function, metallurgy, buff and polish, bending, shaping, sharpening, hinge points, serrations, and brazing.
2. Demonstrates quality performance in intermediate skilled work including advance Dremel operation, Re-cup and Re-jaw, laparoscopic inspection.
3. Provides invoicing and documentation based on business need.
4. While primarily working inside a mobile repair truck, frequent trips inside the hospital are required.
5. Provide support various locations within assigned territory depending on the service agreements, Customer needs, and staffing levels.
6. Abides by all Company safety, health policies, and procedures. Uses personal protective equipment, as required. Completes Safety observations per site requirements.
7. Adheres and complies with all protocols (DOT, company and Customer) for the safe operation of the mobile lab including policies and procedures relative to the position.

What can STERIS offer you?

• Extensive hands-on training and development
• Growth opportunities within STERIS
• Competitive pay and monthly incentive opportunity
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, tuition assistance, and paid vacation time and paid holidays

Education Degree

High School Diploma or GED

What is required

1. 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.
2. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and push instrument carts ranging from 10-150 pounds at times.
3. Must be able to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours and sometimes outside normal business hours including nights and weekends, based on Customer and business needs.
4. Must be a minimum of 21 years old with ability to achieve and maintain FMCSA and drivers license requirements.
5. Must be able to pass a DOT medical/ physical exam and comply with all DOT regulations.
6. Ability to drive DOT regulated vehicle and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
7. Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (CDL not required) and maintain required vaccines.
8. *Related certifications in technical or mechanical area, competitive equipment training or related military experience may be considered towards experience requirement.

What is relevant work experience?

Relevant experience may include 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.

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.

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.

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.

Job Category: Service/Technical Services

Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
Job Segment: Sterile Processing, Infection Control, Sewing, Patient Care, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Entry Level