Assembly Technician (St. Louis, MO)

Assembly Technicians use small hand tools, power tools and microscopes to inspect, repair and refurbish medical devices, such as flexible endoscopes. As a Precision Component Assembly Technician, you will also perform subassembly. This role delivers superior Customer Experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards, as part of a high performing team.

This role will be based in our (St. Louis, MO) Chesterfield Site Repair Lab, where you will have a dedicated work bench. We are hiring Precision Component Assembly Technicians to work Monday- Thursday 6am to 4:45pm OR Monday - Friday 7:30am- 4:30pm.

Watch this short video to learn more: Device Repair Video

Transferable experience may include hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing. Other transferable experience might include small engine repair, cell phone and electronics repair/ testing/ re-builds, carpentry, circuit board assembly/repair, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, construction, and automotive repair.

What you will do as a technician:

• Perform basic to intermediate level repairs of surgical devices and equipment to specifications.

• Identify problems and use standardized testing procedures, examine and test mechanisms for defects, replace or repair defective parts.

• Troubleshoot, reassemble surgical devices and tests assembly for conformance to specifications.

• Identify risks and issues and escalate timely and effectively.

• Adhere to Standard Work Instructions (SWI). Become aware of and conform to Company ISO goals and objectives and support ISO requirements.

**Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed:

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Required:

• High School diploma or GED

• 2 years of work experience, including at least 1 year of relevant experience, or 1 year of experience at STERIS; all experience must be verifiable.

• Relevant experience may include hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing. Other transferable experience might include small engine repair, cell phone and electronics repair/ testing/ re-builds, carpentry, circuit board assembly/repair, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, construction, and automotive repair.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and push instrument carts ranging from 10-150 pounds at times.

• Must be able to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours and sometimes outside normal business hours including evenings and weekends, based on Customer and business needs.

• Related certifications in technical or mechanical area, competitive equipment training or related military experience may be considered towards experience requirement.

Preferred:

• Experience with solder, brazing or other fine mechanical applications.

• Vocational / Technical Degree.

• Certifications in technical training.

** What STERIS Offers:**

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Extensive hands-on training and development

• Growth opportunities within STERIS

• Competitive pay and quarterly paid incentive opportunity

• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation time, and paid holidays

• Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Additional Add On Benefits/ Discounts

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Soldering
• Fine-Pitch Soldering
• Microscope Proficiency
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills