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Medical Instrument Maker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Instrument Maker

Fenton, MO · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

The role of a Finisher III consists of finishing hardware medical device parts within the required ... Two years of experience in parts finishing and/or instrument making. * Strong attention to detail.

Sr. Instrument Maker

Fenton, MO · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

The role of a Finisher III consists of finishing hardware medical device parts within the required ... Two years of experience in parts finishing and/or instrument making. * Strong attention to detail.

$60 - $80/hr

Knowledge of all instrument repair equipment such as, Bench Grinder, Mill, Press, Etch Maker ... In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a ...

Plate Maker

Villa Rica, GA · On-site

$20.66 - $30.98/hr

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life - after 30 days of employment * 401K with company match * Hourly ... instrument EOE F/M/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disabled/Vet Printpack is proudly an equal ...

Tool/Model Maker

Westbrook, CT · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Tool/Model Maker Location: Westbrook, CT | Full Time Company Overview: The Lee Company is a global ... medical/scientific instrument, oil tool, and automotive industries. Lee Company products are ...

Surgical Territory Manager

Toledo, OH · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

... maker. * Establish and control territory operating budget. * Provide surgical procedure and ... Experience in capital equipment and/or medical instrument sales, a plus. Operating room experience ...

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How much do medical instrument maker jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical instrument maker in the United States is $56,498.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Medical Instrument Maker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,498 per year, or $27.2 per hour.

Surgical Instrument Maker - 2nd Shift

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


STERIS rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Position Summary
As a Surgical Instrument Maker you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations and produce quality product with efficiency and accuracy.
Shift: 3:00pm-1:30am Monday-Thursday
What you will do as a Surgical Instrument Maker
  • Performs a variety of operations to meet specified dimensions and tolerances based on manufacturing documents including part prints, process routers and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
  • Will operate within the plant/shop safety rules and maintain good housekeeping practices.
  • Maintains quality and productivity levels during the manufacturing process.
  • Operates and adheres to general plant rules and policies governing workplace conduct, performance, EH&S policies and good documentation practices.
  • Maintains good housekeeping practices in his work area and the plant in general.
  • Works cohesively with others in a team environment.
  • Perform various operations in manufacture of surgical instruments under close to moderate supervision by an experienced Lead of Finisher of a higher position.
  • Operator will follow specific procedures and instructions to assemble component parts into finished goods while satisfying quality and production requirements.
  • Perform polishing/grinding operations utilizing stationary floor mounted equipment which requires leaning forward with arms extended over grinding motor from a sitting position for extended periods of time.
  • The primary work stance is sitting with limited standing, bending, or twisting required for the Instrument Maker.
  • Occasional movement of product weighing up to 50 pounds from one workstation to another.
  • Visual acuity adequate to detect subtle visual product non-conformities.
  • Basic math
  • Capable of reading and interpreting part prints, pre-process control sheets/project routers, and can follow the procedures necessary to manufacture quality instruments.
  • Performance of operations which require finite motor skills, movement of hands in a rotary motion and good eye-hand coordination.
  • Consistently demonstrated quality productivity and proficiency across most families of instruments.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities
Required:
  • High school graduate/GED

What STERIS Offers
We Value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your heath, well-being, and financial future.
Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:
  • Market Competitive Pay
  • Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
  • Long/short Term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Maternity & Paternal Leave
  • Additional add-ons benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continues educations programs

Pay range for this opportunity is $18.90 - $22.00. 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 www.steris.com.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
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. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
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.

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