Technician I

STERIS•Overland Park, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

STERIS is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused Medical Device Repair Technician to join its team. Based in the Lenexa lab, the Technician works with a large team to support hospital customers by assembling, testing, and repairing electronic components and systems for medical devices. Previous medical-device experience is not required; training is provided. Technicians can progress through technical levels as they develop their skills, offering a long-term career opportunity. The role uses small hand tools, microscopes, and test equipment, and involves precision hand soldering. Technicians read and follow manuals, work instructions, job standards, and related documentation; communicate with teammates and customers; maintain a customer-oriented approach; and use basic computer skills to enter data, navigate systems, and complete documentation. Occasional overtime, sometimes outside normal business hours such as on Saturdays, may be required based on customer and business needs. STERIS offers competitive pay of $21.50 per hour, an opportunity for a pay increase after six months, overtime opportunities, an annual merit review and bonus plan, advancement through multiple technician levels, and hands-on training and development. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical or technical aptitude and hand-eye coordination.
At least 2 years of verifiable work experience, including at least 1 year of relevant experience, or 1 year of experience at STERIS.
At least 1 year of relevant experience must involve detailed, hands-on work with small or delicate components.
Ability to read and follow manuals, work instructions, job standards, and related documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers, verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain a customer-oriented approach in all tasks and interactions.
Basic computer skills to input data, navigate systems, and complete documentation.
Ability to work occasional overtime, sometimes outside normal business hours, including Saturdays, based on customer and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working under a microscope.
Soldering experience.
Experience performing precision mixing or application of adhesives.

Responsibilities

Assemble, test, and repair electronic components and systems for medical devices.
Use small hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, and tweezers for assembly and repair tasks.
Operate microscopes and test equipment such as light sources and video processors.
Perform hand soldering with precision and care.
Read and follow manuals, work instructions, job standards, and related documentation.
Communicate effectively with team members and customers, verbally and in writing.
Maintain a customer-oriented approach in tasks and interactions.
Use basic computer skills to input data, navigate systems, and complete documentation.