Surgical Instrument Repair Technician I

STERIS; Florida; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive pay

Paid time off and holidays

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

STERIS is seeking a Device Repair Technician to inspect, repair, and refurbish surgical instruments in a lab setting. You will perform basic to intermediate repairs, test assemblies, and ensure conformance to specifications while adhering to ISO standards.

You may lift up to 25 pounds, work flexible hours, and collaborate in a team focused on quality and customer satisfaction. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience, including at least 1 year of relevant experience, or 1 year at STERIS; related certifications may be considered toward experience.
• Hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing with small hand tools is a plus.
• Other relevant repair experiences may include electronics, mechanical or carpentry work.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic to intermediate repairs of surgical devices/instruments to specifications.
• Uses testing procedures to identify and replace defective parts from stock.
• Reassembles devices and tests conformance to specifications.
• Adheres to standard work instructions and ISO requirements.
• Escalates risks and issues when needed; maintains safe, productive work environment.

Skills

Repair experience

Surgical instrument repair

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

As a Device Repair Technician perform surgical instrument and device inspection, repair, and refurbishment in a lab-based setting. This role delivers superior Customer Experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards in a production facility as part of a high performing team.

What you will do as a Repair Technician

• Performs basic to intermediate level repairs of surgical devices/instruments and equipment to specifications.
• Identifies problems within the job role and uses standardized testing procedures; examines and tests mechanisms for defects. Replaces or repairs defective parts. Requests parts from stock room.
• Reassembles surgical devices or equipment and tests assembly for conformance to specifications.
• Meets fundamental troubleshooting in role.
• Identifies risks and issues and escalates timely and effectively.
• Adheres to Standard Work Instructions (SWI).
• Aware of and conforms to Company ISO goals and objectives and supports ISO requirements.
• Customer requests or quoting.
• Completes workplace organization audits per site requirements.
• Complies with work schedules, established team standards and protocols to ensure a safe, productive and respectful work environment.
• Abides by all Company safety, health policies, and procedures. Uses personal protective equipment, as required. Completes Safety observations per site requirements.
  
  

Required, Preferred, And Other Qualifications

• 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, copmetitive equipment training or related military experince may be considered towards experince requirement.
• 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
• 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
• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with solder, brazing or other fine mechanical applications is preferred.
• Vocational / Technical Degree preferred.
• Certifications in technical training preferred.
  
  

Other

• Good eye to hand coordination.
• Ability to assemble small parts.
• Attention to detail.
• Displays Positive Attitude and Confidence.
• Ability to understand repair concepts and follow sequencing or repairs.
• Beginner to Competent in role based on the Skills Matrix.
• Demonstrates awareness & knowledge of ordering parts & its requisition system.
• Demonstrates awareness of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC) Metrics board.
• Demonstrates awareness of costs and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using appropriate communication channel in a professional manner at all times with internal and external Customers.
• Troubleshooting commensurate with training status and experience
• Expected to be able to work well with others in a team environment and support positive Customer interactions when onsite
  
  

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 just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay of $21.50/hour
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent Opportunities for Advancement in a stable long-term career
  
  

Pay range for this opportunity is $21.50/hour. 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.

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.