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Repair Technician

STERIS
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
In this position, you will perform surgical instrument inspection, repair, and refurbishment in a field-based setting. Technicians work out of mobile repair trucks at Customer sites and regional labs in more condensed markets. Technicians deliver superior Customer Experience by providing timely and quality repairs to meet compliance standards.

You do not have to have previous instrument repair experience to be considered for this role.

Examples of transferable experience into this role may include hands-on repair, assembly, product testing, small engine repair, cell phone/ electronics repair/ testing/ re-builds, carpentry, circuit board assembly/ repair, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, construction, welding, fabrication, automotive repair, and much more.

This position may require occasional overnight travel. This role requires daily travel by driving a company vehicle. If offered this position, STERIS will run a 7 year driving record check, as part of our onboarding process.

This is a safety sensitive position.

What You’ll Do As a Repair Technician

  • You will perform basic level repair and maintenance of surgical instruments, including ultra sonic, buff and polish, bending, shaping, sharpening, hinge points, serrations, and brazing.
  • You’ll provide invoicing, work orders, and daily documentation in accordance with Customer reporting and contractual/regulatory requirements, including end-of-day reporting, such as the OAR.
  • Complete Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI), as needed, within training and capability level.
  • You will be responsible for adhering to DOT, company, and Customer protocols for the safe operation of the On Location repair truck, including vehicle and equipment safety procedures.
  • You’ll abide by all Company safety and health policies, uses personal protective equipment and complete safety observations per site requirements.
  • While primarily working inside a mobile repair truck, frequent trips inside the hospital are required.
  • You will provide support to various locations within assigned territory depending on the service agreements, Customer needs, and staffing levels.

Required

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 1 year of hands on experience that may include repair, assembly, product testing, or use of small hand tools (or equivalent transferable experience). May include experience such as carpentry, sterile processing, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, maintenance, machining, tool and die, mechanical/ repair, construction, small engine repair, cell phone/ pc/ tablet repair, testing and rebuilds, circuit board assembly, fabrication, welding, or automotive repair. All experience must be verifiable.
  • Related certifications in technical or mechanical area, competitive equipment training or related military experience may be considered towards experience requirement
  • Must be able to lift up to 50-100 pounds at times and push instrument rolling carts ranging from 10-150 pounds at times
  • Must be able to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours, sometimes outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, based on Customer needs
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years old with the ability to meet FMCSA/DOT and drivers license requirements
  • Must be able to pass a DOT medical/ physical exam, comply with all DOT regulations and conduct basic box truck safety checks
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. CDL required where applicable.

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
  • Long/ short term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Maternity and parental leave
  • Additional add-on benefits/ discounts for programs, such as pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and continued education programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable, long term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $20.33 - $26.31. [ACTION REQUIRED - REMOVE IF NOT APPLICABLE:] This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

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 and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

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 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. To support and service our customers in this assigned territory candidates must be based out of one of the following state(s): Oregon.

Salary : $20 - $26

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