Repair Technician - Knoxville

Surgical Instrument Repair Technician

When surgical instruments are sharpened and working properly, surgeons can focus on providing the best care for their patients. STERIS offers a variety of repair solutions to meet the needs of the customer including onsite mobile repair services, in house repair lab services, or one of five national repair centers. In this position, you will perform surgical instrument inspection, repair, and refurbishment in both a repair lab and in a field-based setting (driving and working in a mobile repair truck). 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. This is an entry level job - we will train you!

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.

What You Will Do as a Repair Technician

Perform basic to intermediate inspection and repairs on surgical instrumentation using grinding wheels, buffing wheels, various hand and power tools, soldering, etc. Complexity of repairs and level of intricacy will vary.

You will work in the field on a mobile repair truck, inside a repair lab or inside a hospital, based on the needs of the customer within the assigned territory.

Provide invoicing and documentation based on business need.

Provide support various locations within assigned territory depending on the service agreements, customer needs, and staffing levels.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

High school diploma or GED required.

At least 1 year of relevant experience* , or 1 year of experience at STERIS. All experience must be verifiable.

Must be able to meet flexible schedules with early/late hours and occasional overnight/out of state travel, based on customer and business needs.

Must be able to pass a DOT medical/ physical exam and comply with all DOT regulations.

Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (CDL not required) and maintain required vaccines.

Ability to drive DOT regulated vehicle and conduct basic box truck safety checks.

Must be at least 21 years old to meet the FMCSA age requirement for commercial interstate driving.

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 be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements.

*What is relevant work experience?

Hands-on repair, assembly, or product testing and use of small hand tools is a plus. Examples are 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, welding, fabrication, and automotive repair can also be relevant.

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:

• Extensive hands-on training and development
• Career progression path with STERIS Instrument Management Services and growth opportunities in other parts of STERIS
• Competitive pay + quarterly incentive plan
• Overtime opportunity
• Annual merit review
• Medical, vision, prescription, dental and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off that accrues from day one and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Uniforms and all necessary tools provided
• Business travel and all related expenses paid

Pay range for this opportunity is $17.37 - $22.47. 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

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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.

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): Tennessee.