Mobile Surgical Instrumentation Service Technician

Join STERIS and help build a safer, healthier world for patients and clinicians. We’ll teach you the craft of surgical instrument repair—no prior instrument repair experience required.

Why this role stands out

• Entry-level with full training provided.
• Remote, customer-facing position; must live in Pennsylvania (PA) to cover the assigned territory.
• Hands-on, mobile work in a box truck–based repair lab with frequent hospital interactions.

Key responsibilities

• Restore and maintain surgical instruments: buff/polish, straighten/bend, sharpen, repair hinges and serrations, and perform brazing; verify ultrasonic function with attention to metallurgy.
• Carry out intermediate tasks: advanced Dremel operations, Re-cup and Re-jaw, and laparoscopic instrument inspection.
• Capture accurate service details and invoicing per business needs.
• Rotate across facilities within your territory, adjusting to Customer demand and staffing levels.
• Follow DOT, company, and Customer protocols to operate the mobile lab safely; wear PPE and complete required site safety observations.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years total work experience with at least 1 year relevant, or 1 year at STERIS (verifiable). Military experience, competitive equipment training, or related technical/mechanical certifications may count toward this.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs; push carts from 10–150 lbs.
• Willingness to work early/late hours and occasional nights/weekends.
• Age 21+; able to meet and maintain FMCSA and driver’s license requirements.
• Pass a DOT medical/physical and adhere to all DOT rules.
• Competency operating a DOT-regulated vehicle and conducting basic box truck safety checks.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable MVR (no CDL required), and ability to maintain required vaccines.

Relevant backgrounds include

• Small engine, automotive, or electronics repair (including cell phones)
• Assembly, testing, rebuilds, or circuit board assembly/repair
• Carpentry, industrial sewing, jewelry repair
• Sterile processing, maintenance, and construction

See the work

Take a quick look at the mobile lab and the impact you can make: watch the video or visit https://bit.ly/3GFF1wH.

Your rewards

• Hourly pay + overtime available
• Cell phone allowance
• 19 paid vacation days and 9 corporate holidays each year
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent FSAs
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts