At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), We are One Team with One Goal. Through a network ofnearly 60 facilities globally, STERIS AST has been committed to patient safety by providing contract sterilization services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer, and industrial communities for over 50 years. Our sterilization services ensure the safety of those who use these products, including our families, our friends, and ourselves.

The hourly pay rate for the Maintenance Technician position starts at $25.50 plus shift differential (as applicable). Annual merit, bonus and incentive plans are also offered. This position works an 8-hour shift, Monday - Friday, 12PM - 9PM and offers overtime potential based on business needs.

The position of Maintenance Technician is a hands-on position, that provides technical expertise and participates inthe maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of facility equipment to reduce downtime while increasingoperational efficiency in a validated, cGMP environment. This equipment includes machinery, buildings, computersystems, control systems, safety, and security systems. Additionally, this position includes responsibility formaintaining shop tools, inventory, and keeping the department's CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) updated all while adhering to Lean and 5S principles. This position will also be required to support afterhours emergency response activities on an as needed basis. In addition, this position assists with the developmentand maintaining of parts inventory systems. Depending on the modality in which this role operates (i.e. Gamma), thisis a physical role - requiring strength and endurance.

• Performs technical troubleshooting on a variety of modalities, technologies, and locations. Performs regularlyscheduled preventative maintenance on high volume, validated processing equipment. Reviews preventativemaintenance tasks for effectiveness and frequency and recommends any continuous improvement changesor Lean practices for implementation to management.
• Optimizes processing and reduces downtime by performing predictive and preventative maintenance onall equipment, machinery and facility buildings; participating in the installation of new equipment asrequired; maintaining electrical system, including facility lighting by installing and repairing wiring andfixtures; and performing general maintenance tasks, including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, secure and clean workplace by conducting the daily, weekly, quarterly andsemi-annual safety/maintenance inspections according to pre-established guidelines and schedules; completesrelated paperwork in a timely and accurate manner to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, whileadhering to all safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), following Safety Data Sheets (SDS),and complying with all environmental requirements for waste and disposal.
• Contributes to production efficiency by completing shift work in a timely manner as well as responding to off shiftmaintenance calls on a 24hour rotating on-call responsibility as assigned. Maintaining a spare parts program,and either repairing or deferring action for immediate supervisor decision.
• Maintains building climate by installing, repairing, servicing, or performing preventative maintenance onHVAC (Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning) systems.
• Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations,monitoring production efficiency, incorporating staff recommendations into analysis, responds to auditactivities in a constructive manner and uses findings to improve operations where possible.
• Continuously maintains mechanical and technical skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the position. byattending workshops, reviewing trade publications, participating in training and training others to conduct minor, basicrepairs to equipment, machinery, etc.; completing necessary certification and re-certification requirements.
• Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles andother directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher level management and performs other duties asassigned.

• Review work instructions along with vital policies and procedures

• Take part in on-the-job training, overseen by your Hiring Manager

• Demonstrate ability to meet the requirements of the job

• High School Diploma or GED

• Be dependable and reliable
• Be a collaborative team player
• Be attentive to detail
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in positions demonstrating knowledge of maintenancesystems, mechanical processes and production output in a manufacturing/industrial/military environment.
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Requires computer literacy to include word processing, spreadsheet, email, calendar, virtual platforms,computerized maintenance management systems and software capabilities.
• Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
• Average organizing, analyzing and a minimum of Level 2 math skills (ratios, basic algebra) todetermine organizational Customer and regulatory problems to formulate corrective action plans.
• May require PLC/control experience.
• Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities and complete all other duties as assigned.
• Requires working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics or electrical applications.
• Requires ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.

This is an opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS wouldn't be where it is today without our incredible people, who take true pride in their work. That's why we share in our success together by rewarding employees for their hard work. We do this by providing competitive base salary plus bonus (as applicable), comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid PTO and holidays, 401K with company match.