Repair Technician

STERIS IMS; Peoria (IL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Repair Technician to join their team. This entry-level position offers extensive hands-on training and the opportunity to work with surgical instruments in a mobile repair setting. You will be responsible for performing repairs, ensuring quality standards, and providing excellent customer service. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to lift and transport equipment. Join a company committed to making a positive impact in healthcare with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. If you're ready to start your career in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Extensive hands-on training

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunity

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Uniforms and tools provided

Business travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with training provided for surgical instrument repair.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical instrument inspection, repair, and refurbishment.
• Deliver quality repairs and maintain compliance standards.

Skills

Hands-on repair experience

Use of small hand tools

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Driving DOT regulated vehicle

Basic box truck safety checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dremel

Ultrasonic cleaning equipment

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.

Position Summary

You do not have to have previous instrument repair experience to be considered. 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.
• 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: Illinois.

What you will do as a Repair Technician

• Performs basic to intermediate level repairs of surgical instruments and maintenance including ultrasonic function, metallurgy, buff and polish, bending, shaping, sharpening, hinge points, serrations, and brazing.
• Demonstrates quality performance in intermediate skilled work including advanced 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 at 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.
• 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 driver’s license requirements.
• Must be able to pass a DOT medical/physical exam and comply with all DOT regulations.
• Ability to drive DOT regulated vehicle 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.
• Must be able to travel overnight occasionally.

*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.

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.

• Extensive hands-on training and development
• Career progression path and growth 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
• Opportunities for advancement

Pay range for this opportunity is $16.35-$22.84. 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.

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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.