Micro-Assembly Technician, Medical Devices

At STERIS, our purpose is to help create a healthier, safer world through innovative products and services for healthcare and life sciences.

A day in this role

You arrive at our FDA-regulated cleanroom, complete proper gowning, and step to your station. With hand tools and bench-top pneumatic presses, you build precise medical device components, keeping a steady pace that meets or exceeds production goals. Throughout the shift, you inspect small parts, flag anything out of spec, and keep your Team Lead informed of equipment or process issues. You update the Hour by Hour Board, create Pareto charts, and record Device History Records (DHRs) while performing Process Monitoring. You replenish materials, complete changeovers for parts and equipment, and configure auto baggers and printers for new orders. Before you finish, you submit Safety Observations and share new ideas through our Ideas Program—then hand off a clean, organized workstation.

Schedule

1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift opportunities are available. 2nd and 3rd shifts earn an additional $1.25 per hour shift differential.

What you will do

• Assemble medical device components using hand tools and bench-top pneumatic presses at or above target throughput.
• Visually assess and handle very small parts for quality during manufacturing.
• Escalate production, parts, equipment, or process concerns to the Team Lead promptly.
• Operate required production equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow Shop Practices, including cleanroom gowning, PPE use, and standard work.
• Submit Safety Observations and propose improvements via the Ideas Program.
• Maintain the Hour by Hour Board and complete Pareto charts.
• Meet quality standards, complete DHRs accurately, and conduct Process Monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of small-parts assembly experience.
• 1+ year of crimping and gluing small components.
• 1+ year performing material replenishment on the line.
• 1+ year conducting in-process inspections.
• 1+ year executing part/equipment changeovers.
• 1+ year setting up auto baggers and printers for new orders.

You should be proficient in: High School/GED; assembly.

Benefits and growth

We value our employees and invest in your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Market-competitive pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off plus nine additional holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity and paternal leave
• Optional add-ons and discounts, including Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Excellent advancement potential and a stable, long-term career