Repair Technician
About The Position
Perform surgical instrument inspection, repair, and refurbishment in a field-based setting. Technicians work from mobile repair trucks at customer sites and from regional labs in more condensed markets, delivering timely, quality repairs that meet compliance standards. The position involves daily driving of a company vehicle, occasional overnight travel, and frequent trips into hospitals while primarily working inside a mobile repair truck. Technicians may support various locations within an assigned territory according to service agreements, customer needs, and staffing levels. Candidates must be based in Texas. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of verifiable hands-on experience involving repair, assembly, product testing, or use of small hand tools, or equivalent transferable experience.
- Able to lift up to 50–100 pounds at times and push instrument rolling carts weighing 10–150 pounds at times.
- Able 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.
- Able 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.
- Able to meet the requirements of daily travel by company vehicle. STERIS will conduct a seven-year driving record check as part of onboarding.
Nice To Haves
- Related certifications in a technical or mechanical area, competitive equipment training, or related military experience may be considered toward the experience requirement.
- Transferable experience may include carpentry, sterile processing, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, machining, tool and die, mechanical repair, construction, small engine repair, cell phone/PC/tablet repair, testing and rebuilds, circuit board assembly, fabrication, welding, or automotive repair.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic 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 or regulatory requirements, including end-of-day reporting such as the OAR.
- Complete Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI) as needed and within training and capability level.
- Follow DOT, company, and customer protocols for safe operation of the on-location repair truck, including vehicle and equipment safety procedures.
- Follow company safety and health policies, use personal protective equipment, and complete safety observations according to site requirements.
- Drive a company vehicle daily and travel to customer sites and other locations within the assigned territory.
- Make frequent trips inside hospitals while primarily working inside a mobile repair truck.
Benefits
- Market-competitive pay
- Paid time off and 9 additional holidays
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
- Long- and short-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Maternity and parental leave
- Optional add-on benefits and discounts, such as pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and continued education programs
- Opportunities for advancement in a stable, long-term career
- Bonus participation eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
