Join STERIS AST as an Industrial Equipment Reliability Technician
At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), reliable equipment keeps life-saving products moving safely to patients and consumers worldwide. With 40+ years of contract sterilization leadership and a network of 50+ facilities, our work powers the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer, and industrial supply chains.
A day on this team
Your shift starts at 7:00 PM. You scan the overnight work queue in the computerized maintenance system, pull spares from inventory, and head to the production floor. A sensor fault triggers on a conveyor line—you isolate the circuit, follow Lockout/Tagout, diagnose the issue with schematics in hand, and return the line to service. Later, you complete a scheduled PM on HVAC equipment, log GMP-compliant documentation, and update downtime records. Before handoff, you brief operations and the next tech on findings and upcoming work.
Core responsibilities
- Drive uptime through predictive and preventive maintenance across equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
- Assist with commissioning and installation of new assets and related utilities.
- Complete routine safety and maintenance inspections with GMP-level documentation and traceability.
- Answer maintenance calls as assigned in a 24/7 operation and rotate in on‑call coverage.
- Administer spare parts usage, inventory accuracy, and track production downtime causes/corrective actions.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, lighting, electrical wiring, and mechanical systems.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout, SDS/MSDS, environmental, and hot‑work procedures at all times.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and respond constructively to audit observations.
- Grow technical capability via training, certifications, and hands‑on learning.
- Use a CMMS to execute work orders, record maintenance, and complete assigned training.
- Work in alignment with the STERIS Code of Business Conduct, GMPs, and all safety directives.
Schedule & pay
Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Thursday – Saturday with rotating Wednesdays
Compensation: $30.00/hour + $1.25/hour shift differential
What you bring
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Hands-on knowledge in pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical, or electrical systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints and electrical/mechanical schematics.
- Computer skills for work orders, documentation, and basic software.
- Lift up to 50 lbs; strong verbal/written communication.
- Able to wear a respirator and work in warm or industrial environments.
Preferred
- PLC/controls exposure.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and math capability.
- Self-directed with flexibility to shifting priorities.
- Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.
Other requirements
- Dependable, punctual, and detail-focused team contributor.
- Willing to support a 24/7/365 operation, including holidays.
Why STERIS
- Market-competitive compensation.
- Stable, long‑term careers with clear opportunities to advance.
Ready to apply?
Submit your application online or visit us at STERIS Northborough, MA.