What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precision Component Assembly Technician position at STERIS?
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.
Precision Component Assembly Technician use small hand tools, power tools and microscopes to inspect, repair and refurbish medical devices, such as flexible endoscopes. As an 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 the St. Louis area at our Chesterfield, MO Repair Lab, where you will have a dedicated work bench.
We are hiring for both schedules, Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm and Monday- Thursday 6am to 4:45pm.
No previous medical repair experience required! We will train you. 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'll do as a Precision Component Assembly 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.
Complete workplace organization audits and safety observations per site requirements.
Abide by all Company safety, health policies, and procedures. Use personal protective equipment, as required.
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed
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
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
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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.
