Repair Technician- Surgical Instruments

Surgical Instrument Service Company (SIS); Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking an entry-level Repair Technician to repair and refurbish surgical instruments. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. No prior surgical instrument experience is required. This is a full-time position based in Glendale Heights, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Teachable and willing to learn.
• Capable of using both hands to manipulate instruments, tools, and machinery.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, calibrate, restore, and repair customer instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning instrumentation.
• Test and verify effectiveness of completed work.
• Identify areas of improvement regarding quality issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Repair Technician

Do you love working with your hands? Are you mechanically inclined? Interested in a career that helps others? Join the SIS Team! NO SURGICAL INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

SIS is currently looking for motivated team players to fill positions as Repair Technicians for surgical instruments and endoscopes. The entry‑level Repair Technician works under the supervision and tutelage of experienced repair technicians to learn to repair and refurbish a full range of surgical instruments according to original manufacturer and company specifications. They learn to evaluate instrumentation and execute repairs according to industry best practices and the highest company standards. The entry‑level repair technician follows all safety guidelines for operating repair machinery and takes ownership of responsibilities, acting proactively on behalf of the company and the customer to ensure the highest quality customer experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Adjust, calibrate, restore and/or repair customer instrumentation through various methods as instructed by and under the supervision of Repair Technicians and Technical Supervisors according to industry best practices and company guidelines.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning instrumentation.
• Test and verify effectiveness of all completed work.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines at all times.
• Identify areas of improvement regarding quality issues, and offer solutions.
• Work as a valuable partner to the customer and an effective SIS team member.
• Actively participate in continued education and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Teachable, able to follow instructions, and willing to learn.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Acute attention to detail and an aptitude for analyzing and solving problems.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while keeping safety and service paramount.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Capable of using both hands to manipulate instruments, tools and machinery.
• Availability to work occasional overtime.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time