Repair Technician
About The Position
STERIS is hiring an entry-level Repair Technician to inspect, repair, and refurbish surgical instruments in a field-based setting. Technicians may work from a mobile repair truck at customer sites, in a regional repair lab, or inside a hospital, depending on customer needs and the assigned territory. The role includes hands-on training and does not require prior surgical instrument repair experience. Technicians provide timely, quality repairs that meet compliance standards and deliver a superior customer experience. The position requires daily driving of a company vehicle and support for multiple locations within the assigned California territory. Candidates must be based in California. STERIS conducts a seven-year driving record check during onboarding.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of relevant work experience or one year of experience at STERIS; all experience must be verifiable.
- Ability to accommodate 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 DOT regulations.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; a CDL is not required.
- Ability to drive a 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.
- 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.
- Must maintain required vaccines.
- Must be based in California to support the assigned territory.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing experience and experience using small hand tools. Relevant examples include small engine repair, cell phone or electronics repair, testing or rebuilding, carpentry, circuit board assembly and repair, sterile processing, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, construction, welding, fabrication, and automotive repair.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic to intermediate inspection and repairs on surgical instruments using grinding and buffing wheels, hand and power tools, soldering, and other methods.
- Work in the field on a mobile repair truck, in a repair lab, or inside a hospital, based on customer needs within the assigned territory.
- Provide invoicing and documentation as needed by the business.
- Support various locations within the assigned territory according to service agreements, customer needs, and staffing levels.
- Drive a company vehicle daily and perform basic box truck safety checks.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $25.50–$27.00 per hour to start, with minimum rates adjusted to comply with higher county or city minimums.
- Overtime opportunity.
- Quarterly incentive plan and eligibility for bonus participation.
- Extensive hands-on training and development.
- Career progression and growth opportunities within STERIS.
- Extensive paid time off and nine additional holidays.
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Maternity and parental leave.
- Pet insurance and other add-on benefits or discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
