Repair Technician

STERIS IMS; New Brunswick (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS IMS is seeking a Repair Technician to perform inspections and repairs on surgical instruments. This entry-level position requires no prior experience in instrument repair, as extensive training will be provided. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant hands-on experience, including assembly or maintenance work. The role involves traveling to various customer sites in a mobile repair truck, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and delivering quality services.

Benefits

Extensive hands-on training

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience including 1-year relevant experience.
• Related certifications in technical or mechanical area are a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and push carts up to 150 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, repairs, and refurbishes surgical instruments in mobile repair trucks.
• Delivers superior customer experience by ensuring timely and quality repairs.
• Conducts safety checks and complies with all relevant regulations.

Skills

Hands-on repair

Product testing

Assembly

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Summary

• 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!
• Examples of transferable experience into this role may include hands-on repair, assembly, product testing, small engine repair, cell phone/ electronics repair/ testing/ re-builds, carpentry, circuit board assembly/ repair, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, construction, welding, fabrication, and automotive repair.
• 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 one of the following states: NJ

What you'll do as a Repair Technician

• 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.
• Demonstrates quality performance in intermediate skilled work including advance Dremel operation, Re-cup and Re-jaw, laparoscopic inspection.
• Provides invoicing and documentation based on business need.
• While primarily working inside a mobile repair truck, frequent trips inside the hospital are required.
• Provide support various locations within assigned territory depending on the service agreements, Customer needs, and staffing levels.
• Abides by all Company safety, health policies, and procedures. Uses personal protective equipment, as required. Completes Safety observations per site requirements.
• 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.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 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.
• Related certifications in technical or mechanical area, competitive equipment training or related military experience may be considered towards experience requirement.
• 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 meet flexible schedules with early/late hours and sometimes outside normal business hours including nights and weekends, based on Customer and business needs.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old with ability to achieve and maintain FMCSA and drivers license requirements.
• Must be able to pass a DOT medical/ physical exam, comply with all DOT regulations and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (CDL not required) and maintain required vaccines.
• What is relevant experience? This may include hands-on repair, assembly, product testing, small engine repair, cell phone/ electronics repair/ testing/ re-builds, carpentry, circuit board assembly/ repair, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, construction, welding, fabrication, and automotive repair can also be relevant to this role.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Extensive hands-on training and development
• Career progression path with growth and training opportunities
• 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

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Pay range for this opportunity is$21.45-$27.76.This position is eligible forbonus 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. 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): New Jersey.

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.