Equipment Repair Technician

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.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for disassembly, testing, trouble shooting, diagnostics, refurbishing, and reassembling of components, devices, and medical equipment. The Technician will do this work independently and in teams supporting each other to meet Customer orders and quality standards. The Technician will use a variety of hand tools, diagnostic devices, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic competencies in order to do their work in a safe and efficient manner. The Technician will also be back up to other production based positions in the facility including material handling and shipping/receiving.

What you'll do as an Equipment Repair Technician:

• Commensurate to training status and experience, perform fundamental troubleshooting, repairs, preventative and corrective maintenance on STERIS and competitive equipment and components in a safe and efficient manner. This includes: disassembling, replacing, or repairing defective parts; rewiring or reassembling as required; troubleshooting, adjusting/calibrating, and certifying equipment ready for use by using standard and specialized tools and test equipment (i.e., schematics, diagrams, technical manuals, etc.). Includes current and building knowledge of the functions of major component parts and sub-assemblies.
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of equipment.
• Perform independently and within teams: repairs to electrical and hydraulic components, refinishing of metal and plastic parts, and wipe down, tape and prep equipment for painting/polish.
• Use and understand torque wrenches, test equipment, and trouble shoot. Sound working knowledge of all related test equipment and its purposes.
• Maintain and perform published productivity standards on moderately challenging assemblies by utilizing a work instruction, prints, schematics, and standard work.
• Maintain and perform high quality standards (meet the departments published quality standards and overall Customer satisfaction standards).
• Maintain safe work areas and perform safe work habits in accordance to all safety regulations, audits, and actively holds self and teammates accountable to safe working conditions including all needed and/or required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Apply and perform to 5S programs and act with a LEAN mindset to work.
• Perform to all policies, procedures and STERIS values as trained and communicated.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience (e.g. mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, hydraulics, plumbing, HVAC, and/or automotive diagnosis or repair). *Associates degree or related certifications in technical/mechanical area, competitive equipment training or related military experience may be considered towards technical experience requirement.
• Experience working in a Customer focused environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read and write details about each repair including basic organizational and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to take direction, to listen, learn, and work in a team environment.
• Understanding of and willingness to adhere to STERIS Values and support our Mission and Vision.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends, flexible shifts as needed.
  
  

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:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company Vehicle
• Company Cell Phone/Laptop
• Tools, Equipment, Uniforms provided
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career
  
  

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by

• 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.