Repair Technician

STERIS•Wichita, KS

About The Position

At STERIS, Repair Technicians help customers create a healthier and safer world by providing healthcare and life science product and service solutions. In this field-based role, technicians inspect, repair, and refurbish surgical instruments at customer sites using mobile repair trucks, and at regional labs in more condensed markets. They deliver timely, high-quality repairs that meet compliance standards and provide a superior customer experience. The role requires daily travel in a company vehicle, with occasional overnight travel and support for locations throughout the assigned territory. Technicians primarily work inside a mobile repair truck but frequently enter hospitals. The position is safety sensitive and requires compliance with DOT, company, customer, and safety protocols. Candidates must be based in Kansas. STERIS conducts a seven-year driving record check during onboarding.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of verifiable hands-on experience in repair, assembly, product testing, use of small hand tools, or equivalent transferable experience.
Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times and push instrument rolling carts weighing up to 150 pounds at times.
Must be able to meet flexible schedules with early or late hours, sometimes outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, based on customer needs.
Must be at least 21 years old and able to meet FMCSA/DOT and driver's license requirements.
Must pass a DOT medical/physical exam, comply with DOT regulations, and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; CDL required where applicable.
Must be based in Kansas.

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 or regulatory requirements, including end-of-day reporting such as the OAR.
Complete Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI) as needed, 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 as required by site requirements.
Travel to and support various locations within the assigned territory according to service agreements, customer needs, and staffing levels.