Repair Technician

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.**We will train you!

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Why is the Repair Technician role crucial to our business and our Customers?

When surgical instruments are sharpened and working properly, surgeons can focus on providing the best care for their patients. STERIS offers a variety of repair solutions to meet the needs of the Customer, including onsite mobile repair services. This position is mostly based in our repair lab in Richmond, but will occasionally fill in as needed on our mobile repair truck.

To support and service our customers in this assigned territory candidates must be based out of one of the following states: Virginia.

What You Will Do

•Perform basic to intermediate inspection and repairs on surgical instrumentation using grinding wheels, buffing wheels, various hand and power tools, soldering, etc. Complexity of repairs and level of intricacy will vary. Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail and willingness to learn will help you be successful in this role.

•You will work primarily within a repair lab, and occasionally on a mobile repair truck. You must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time, and you must be comfortable working in a small mobile workspace with others.

What STERIS Can Offer You

•Extensive hands-on training and development

•Career progression path with STERIS Instrument Management Services and growth opportunities in other parts of 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

High School Diploma or GED## Required Experience

•Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience*

•Must be able to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours and occasional overnight/out of state travel, based on Customer and business needs.

•Must be able to pass a DOT medical/ physical exam and comply with all DOT regulations.

•Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (CDL not required) and maintain required vaccines.

•Ability to drive DOT regulated vehicle and conduct basic box truck safety checks.

•Must be at least 21 years old to meet the FMCSA age requirement for commercial interstate driving.

•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 be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements

*What is relevant work experience?

• Many kinds of work can be relevant. For example, 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 are relevant experience. Maintenance, construction, and automotive repair can also be relevant to this role

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.

Salary info:

$20 - $22 / hr