Position Summary As a Surgical Instrument Maker you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations and produce quality product with efficiency and accuracy. Shifts: 5:00am-3:30pm or 6 ...
Position Summary As a Surgical Instrument Maker you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations and produce quality product with efficiency and accuracy. Shifts: 5:00am-3:30pm or 6 ...
Under the oversight of a Surgical Instrument Maker, perform finishing manufacture of hand-held surgical instruments. * Perform filing, bending, brazing, polishing, and other manual manufacturing.
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Under the oversight of a Surgical Instrument Maker, perform finishing manufacture of hand-held surgical instruments. * Perform filing, bending, brazing, polishing, and other manual manufacturing.
Production Operator - 2nd Shift Mon -Thurs 3:00pm-1:30am
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$16.25 - $19.75/hr
Perform various operations in manufacture of surgical instruments under close to moderate ... the Instrument Maker. * Occasional movement of product weighing up to 50 pounds from one work ...
Production Operator - 2nd Shift Mon -Thurs 3:00pm-1:30am
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$16.25 - $19.75/hr
Perform various operations in manufacture of surgical instruments under close to moderate ... the Instrument Maker. * Occasional movement of product weighing up to 50 pounds from one work ...
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... class surgeons and other partners to improve people's quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team ... Develops processes required for implant and instrument manufacturing and fabrication including ...
... class surgeons and other partners to improve people's quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team ... Develops processes required for implant and instrument manufacturing and fabrication including ...
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What is the difference between Surgical Instrument Maker vs Surgical Instrument Repair Technician?
| Aspect | Surgical Instrument Maker | Surgical Instrument Repair Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Technical training, certifications in instrument manufacturing | Technical training, certifications in repair and maintenance |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing facilities, workshops | Hospitals, repair shops, service centers |
| Employer & Industry | Medical device manufacturers, surgical instrument companies | Hospitals, surgical centers, medical equipment service providers |
| Common Search Intent | Creating new surgical instruments | Repairing and maintaining existing instruments |
The main difference is that Surgical Instrument Makers focus on designing and manufacturing new surgical instruments, while Surgical Instrument Repair Technicians specialize in repairing and maintaining existing instruments. Both roles require technical skills and certifications but serve different stages in the instrument lifecycle.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 19 days ago
STERIS rating
8.2
Based on 126 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
56th of 864 rated healthcare providers
Job description
As a Surgical Instrument Maker you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations and produce quality product with efficiency and accuracy.
Shifts: 5:00am-3:30pm or 6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday. No work on Fridays.
Benefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401K Match, Quarterly Bonuses, PTO, Company Holidays
What you will do as an 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 - $24.46. 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.
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