Surgical Instrument Field Repair Specialist

About the Role

Picture your morning: you roll up to a hospital in a fully equipped mobile repair truck, greet the sterile processing team, and begin restoring precision surgical instruments to peak condition. Your craftsmanship keeps procedures on schedule and clinicians confident in their tools.

You’ll deliver expert inspection, repair, and refurbishment of surgical instruments in a field-based environment—working on-site at Customer locations and in regional labs within dense markets—to ensure timely, high‑quality results that meet all compliance standards. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic-level instrument repairs and maintenance, including ultrasonic processes, buffing and polishing, bending and shaping, sharpening, restoring hinge points and serrations, and basic brazing.
• Document your work thoroughly—create invoices and work orders, and complete all daily Customer and contractual/regulatory documentation, including end‑of‑day reporting such as the OAR.
• Complete Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) as needed, within your current training and competency.
• Operate the On Location repair truck safely and compliantly; follow DOT, company, and Customer procedures for vehicle and equipment operation.
• Uphold all safety and health policies; use required PPE and conduct safety observations per site guidelines.
• Work primarily within a mobile repair truck and make frequent trips into the hospital as needed.

Compliance Notice

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.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of verifiable hands‑on experience using small hand tools in areas such as repair, assembly, product testing, 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. Related technical certifications, competitive equipment training, or relevant military experience may count toward this requirement.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and push rolling instrument carts up to 150 lbs at times.
• Flexibility to support early/late schedules and, when needed, nights and weekends based on Customer demand.
• Age 21+ with the ability to meet FMCSA/DOT and driver’s license requirements; must pass a DOT medical/physical exam, comply with all DOT regulations, and perform basic box truck safety checks.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; CDL required where applicable.

Benefits and Rewards

• 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