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Medical Repair Technician

STERIS - Commercial Operations
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026

What you will do as a Repair Technician:

  • Performs basic to intermediate level repairs of surgical devices/instruments and equipment to specifications.
  • Identifies problems within the job role and uses standardized testing procedures; examines and tests mechanisms for defects. Replaces or repairs defective parts. Requests parts from stock room.
  • Reassembles surgical devices or equipment and tests assembly for conformance to specifications.
  • Meets fundamental troubleshooting in role.
  • Identifies risks and issues and escalates timely and effectively.
  • Adheres to Standard Work Instructions (SWI).
  • Aware of and conforms to Company ISO goals and objectives and supports ISO requirements.
  • Customer requests or quoting.
  • Completes workplace organization audits per site requirements.
  • Complies with work schedules, established team standards and protocols to ensure a safe, productive and respectful work environment.
  • Abides by all Company safety, health policies, and procedures. Uses personal protective equipment, as required. Completes Safety observations per site requirements.

Required Experince:

  • 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. *Related certifications in technical or mechanical area, copmetitive equipment training or related military experince may be considered towards experince requirement.

  • Relevant experience may include hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing and use of small hand tools is a plus.

  • Small engine repair, cell phone and electronics repair, testing, or re-builds, carpentry, circuit board assembly and repair, sterile processing, industrial sewing, and jewelry repair.

  • Maintenance, construction, and automotive repair can also be relevant to this role

  • 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 nights and weekends, based on Customer and business needs

  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

  • Experience with solder, brazing or other fine mechanical applications is preferred.
  • Vocational / Technical Degree preferred.
  • Certifications in technical training preferred.

Other

  • Good eye to hand coordination.
  • Ability to assemble small parts.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Displays Positive Attitude and Confidence.
  • Ability to understand repair concepts and follow sequencing or repairs.
  • Beginner to Competent in role based on the Skills Matrix.
  • Demonstrates awareness & knowledge of ordering parts & its requisition system.
  • Demonstrates awareness of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC) Metrics board.
  • Demonstrates awareness of costs and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using appropriate communication channel in a professional manner at all times with internal and external Customers.
  • Troubleshooting commensurate with training status and experience
  • Expected to be able to work well with others in a team environment and support positive Customer interactions when onsite

You should be proficient in:

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • repair
  • maintenance

Salary : $22

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