Medical Device Repair Technician

STERIS•Jasper, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At STERIS, this field-based role involves inspecting, repairing, and refurbishing surgical instruments at Customer sites and regional labs. Technicians primarily work from mobile repair trucks and provide timely, quality repairs that meet compliance standards. The role requires daily travel by company vehicle, support for various locations within an assigned territory, and may include occasional overnight or out-of-state travel. Candidates must be based in Indiana. Previous instrument repair experience is not required; relevant hands-on repair, assembly, testing, maintenance, and related experience may transfer to the role. The technician performs basic repairs and maintenance on surgical instruments and completes related documentation and preventative maintenance within their training and capability. The position is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with DOT, company, Customer, and hospital protocols. Although work is primarily inside a mobile repair truck, frequent trips inside hospitals are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of relevant experience or 1 year of experience at STERIS; all experience must be verifiable.
Ability to meet flexible schedules, including early or late hours and occasional overnight or out-of-state travel, based on Customer and business needs.
Ability to pass a DOT medical/physical exam and comply with all DOT regulations.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; CDL is not required.
Ability to drive a DOT-regulated vehicle and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
At least 21 years old to meet the FMCSA age requirement for commercial interstate driving.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times and push instrument carts weighing 10–150 pounds at times.
Ability to comply with hospital/Customer credentialing requirements and maintain required vaccines.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing experience and use of small hand tools.
Relevant experience may include small engine repair; cell phone or electronics repair, testing, or rebuilding; carpentry; circuit board assembly or repair; sterile processing; industrial sewing; jewelry repair; maintenance; construction; welding; fabrication; or automotive repair.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, and refurbish 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 and 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 site requirements.
Travel daily by company vehicle and provide support to locations throughout the assigned territory based on service agreements, Customer needs, and staffing levels.
Make frequent trips inside hospitals while primarily working inside a mobile repair truck.