Technician I
About The Position
The Technician I performs surgical instrument inspection, repair, and refurbishment in a field-based setting. Technicians work from mobile repair trucks at customer sites and, in more condensed markets, regional labs. The role focuses on delivering timely, quality repairs that meet compliance standards and provide a superior customer experience. Previous instrument repair experience is not required; transferable hands-on experience may include repair, assembly, testing, and other mechanical or craft work. The position requires daily driving of a company vehicle and may involve occasional overnight travel. Technicians primarily work inside a mobile repair truck, with frequent trips inside hospitals, and may support various locations within an assigned California territory based on service agreements, customer needs, and staffing. This is a safety-sensitive position involving compliance with DOT, company, and customer safety protocols.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of verifiable hands-on experience in repair, assembly, product testing, or use of small hand tools, or equivalent transferable experience.
- Must be at least 21 years old and able to meet FMCSA/DOT and driver’s license requirements.
- Ability 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.
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds at times and push instrument rolling carts weighing up to 150 pounds at times.
- Ability to meet flexible schedules with early or late hours, sometimes outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, based on customer needs.
Nice To Haves
- Related technical or mechanical certifications, competitive equipment training, or related military experience may be considered toward the experience requirement.
- Transferable hands-on 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 according to 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 according to site requirements.
- Travel daily by company vehicle and make frequent trips inside hospitals while primarily working in a mobile repair truck.
- Support various locations within the assigned territory according to service agreements, customer needs, and staffing levels.
Benefits
- Market-competitive pay and eligibility for bonus participation.
- Extensive 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
