Repair Technician

Steris Corporation•Harlingen, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. This is an entry level job – we will train you! The Repair Technician role is crucial to our business and our Customers because when surgical instruments are sharpened and working properly, surgeons can focus on providing the best care for their patients. STERIS offers a variety of repair solutions to meet the needs of the Customer including onsite mobile repair services, in house repair lab services, or one of five national repair centers. This role requires daily travel by driving a company vehicle. If offered this position, STERIS will run a 7 year driving record check, as part of our onboarding process. An acceptable driving record generally means a driver has a very limited number of moving violations, accidents, or driving-related convictions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience.
Must be able to pass a DOT medical/ physical exam and comply with all DOT regulations.
Must be at least 21 years old (to meet FMCSA requirements), have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (CDL not required), and maintain required vaccines.
Ability to drive DOT regulated vehicle and conduct basic box truck safety checks.
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs and push instrument carts ranging from 10-150lbs.
Must be able to be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing and use of small hand tools is a plus. Examples are small engine repair, cell phone and electronics repair, testing, or re-builds, carpentry, circuit board assembly and repair, sterile processing, industrial sewing, and jewelry repair. Maintenance, construction, welding, fabrication, and automotive repair can also be relevant.

Responsibilities

Perform basic to intermediate inspection and repairs on surgical instrumentation using grinding wheels, buffing wheels, various hand and power tools, soldering, etc. Complexity of repairs and level of intricacy will vary.
Work in the field on a mobile repair truck, inside a repair lab or inside a hospital, based on the needs of the Customer within the assigned territory.
Sit/stand for an extended period of time.
If assigned to a truck, be comfortable working in a small mobile workspace with others.
While primarily working inside a mobile repair truck, frequent trips inside the hospital are required. Weather conditions may vary.
Provide support various locations within assigned territory depending on the service agreements, Customer needs, and staffing levels.