Device Repair Technician - Training Provided!

STERIS - Instrument Management Services

STERIS Instrument Management Services was founded with the goal of being the world’s most innovative surgical instrument and device repair provider. We offer fast turn times, competitive pricing, and a commitment to help Customers avoid expensive instrument replacement through effective maintenance and proper handling. Our service and clinical teams serve more than 4,000 healthcare facilities across the United States and Canada. Our Customers rely on our process-centered approach of applied engineering, precision machining, and repair procedures to service even the most current and complex of surgical devices. We approach surgical instrument maintenance with multiple innovative methods while offering surgical instrument replacement and care products.

The Role: Device Repair Technician - Birmingham, AL

If you're wanting and willing to learn a new skillset that will launch you into a long-term, stable career, WE WILL TRAIN YOU!

As a STERIS IMS Repair Technician, we will train you to service, restore, and repair surgical devices and instruments that are used in various medical settings. As a Surgical Device Repair Technician, you will be working at our main device repair facility located in Birmingham, AL.

The general responsibilities of Device Repair Technician are as follows:

• Our technicians work in comfortable, bright, lab like environments.
• To accomplish the repair process, you will follow highly detailed instructions and follow strict procedures to ensure uniformity, safety and overall medical device compliance. Remember, these devices and instruments are being used in surgical/hospital settings and require the utmost care, and attention to detail to ensure the safety of patients!
• Working hours are 6am-2:30pm (Additional mandatory overtime during week/weekends may be required)
• Please review the following video to get a better understanding of the role and work environment! Join Our Team! Surgical Device Repair Technician | Video | STERIS IMS
• Determine the best course of service or repair to renew and get said device / instrument back to working order.
• Additionally, you will be required to complete workplace organization audits, abide by all STERIS safety, health policies and procedures.
• Service, repair and restore surgical devices and instruments to original specifications, appearance, and use.
• Accurately examine, test and troubleshoot equipment/tools for defects and other issues.
• Work with equipment and small machinery such as microscopes, grinders, sanders, and sharpeners. Please note that many objects and tools will be sharp and are required to be handled delicately.

What skills, experience, and abilities will make you successful in this role?

We recognize that this is not a common role, nor are there many other companies that do what we do. For this reason, we know that there are many different jobs, trades, and transferrable skills that you can bring to the table that will allow you to be successful here at STERIS IMS! Generally, successful candidates and employes have the following general skills, experience, and abilities:

• Comfortable with and have general computer use skills.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, and bending frequently or for extended periods of time.
• Most importantly, you can follow instructions and stick to strict procedures and processes.
• Good hand/eye coordination with the ability to handle small (often very small) parts and equipment for long periods of time
• A Highschool Diploma or GED is required
• Comfortability doing work that is often repetitive in nature. (Doing the same thing/work multiple times.)
• Able to read, and understand detailed schematics, instructions, and diagrams.
• English language proficiency
• Amazing attention to detail. (You can notice things others usually don't!)
• Minimum 1 year of overall work experience
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends (Saturdays) as required depending on business needs/customer demand.
• Precision use of your hands with a full range of hand manipulation or dexterity

What will help you stand out as a candidate?

• Willingness and ability to work overtime, weekend, and flexible shifts as required.
• Experience working in any trade such as woodworking, ironworking, general construction, HVAC, CNC/Lathe/Mill work
• Experience in a similar role or environment using similar tools/equipment.

You don't have the above experience/skills? No problem, we will teach and train you on the necessary skills to be successful in this role! Our team members comes from various backgrounds, and prior career paths such as:

• Cellphone/Electronics/Appliance Repair - You're used to working with small parts and pieces and enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together.
• Mechanic work - Car, Machinery, etc. you're curious by nature and enjoying troubleshooting until everything is back in working order.
• Assemblers - Comfortable with repetition, used to following detailed instructions and diagrams.
• Nail Technicians - Yes, you read that correctly! Fast, but detailed and intricate work, and you've likely used filling tools and sharpeners!
• Others include: Jewlery repair, dental lab technicians, and crafts hobbyist

Where can you learn more about STERIS IMS?

• What kind of instruments, tools, and equipment do we work on?: STERIS IMS Products/Equipment/Services
• Explore our website!: Home Page | STERIS IMS

What are our STERIS Benefits?

At Steris, we invest in our employees and their families! Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Extensive Paid Time Off policy and added Holidays.
• 401(k) with a company match
• Continued training and educations programs
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits with low deductibles/premiums
• Long/Short term disability coverage
• Hourly biweekly pay, with the potential opportunity of overtime
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Parental Leave