Medical Device Repair Technician

STERIS•Iowa City, IA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

STERIS is hiring a field-based Medical Device Repair Technician to inspect, repair, and refurbish surgical instruments at customer sites and regional labs. Technicians generally work from mobile repair trucks and provide timely, high-quality repairs that meet compliance standards. The role involves daily travel in a company vehicle, frequent trips into hospitals, and support for various locations in an assigned territory. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Candidates must be based in Iowa. The position is safety sensitive and requires compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), company, and customer protocols. STERIS conducts a seven-year driving record check during onboarding. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus and a pay range of $22.00–$24.00 per hour, with eligibility for bonus participation. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of verifiable hands-on experience involving repair, assembly, product testing, small hand tools, or equivalent transferable experience. Examples may include carpentry, sterile processing, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, machining, tool and die, mechanical repair, construction, small engine repair, cell phone, PC or tablet repair, testing and rebuilds, circuit board assembly, fabrication, welding, or automotive repair.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds at times and push instrument rolling carts weighing up to 150 pounds at times.
Ability to work flexible schedules with early or late hours, sometimes outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, based on customer needs.
At least 21 years old and able to meet FMCSA/DOT and driver's license requirements.
Ability to pass a DOT medical/physical exam, comply with DOT regulations, and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; CDL required where applicable.
Ability to meet the requirement to be based in Iowa.

Nice To Haves

Related technical or mechanical certifications, competitive equipment training, or related military experience may be considered toward the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Perform basic-level repair and maintenance of surgical instruments, including ultrasonic cleaning, buffing and polishing, bending, shaping, sharpening, hinge-point and serration work, and brazing.
Provide invoices, work orders, and daily documentation in accordance with customer reporting and contractual and regulatory requirements, including end-of-day reporting such as the OAR.
Complete Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI) as needed, within training and capability level.
Operate the On Location repair truck safely and follow DOT, company, and customer protocols, including vehicle and equipment safety procedures.
Follow company safety and health policies, use personal protective equipment, and complete safety observations as required by the site.
Travel daily by company vehicle and support various locations in the assigned territory according to service agreements, customer needs, and staffing levels.
Work primarily inside a mobile repair truck while making frequent trips inside hospitals.