Industrial Maintenance Technician II
STERIS · Saxonburg, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at STERIS (medical devices) in Saxonburg, PA. Algebra) to determine organizational Customer and regulatory problems to formulate corrective action plans.
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $55k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 103 maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 112 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $75k–$116k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 58%
- ✓ PLC 34%
- Welding 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Position Summary
The position of Project Maintenance Technician is a hands-on position, that provides technical expertise and
oversees and participates in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of facility equipment to reduce downtime
while increasing operational efficiency in a validated cGMP environment. This equipment includes machinery,
buildings, computer systems, control systems, safety, and security systems. Additionally, this position includes
responsibility for maintaining shop tools, inventory, and keeping the department’s CMMS (computerized maintenance
management system) updated all while adhering to Lean and 5S principles. The position must be proficient in the
requirements
of the Technician Maintenance and Project Technician positions and may be required to provide training
to the technicians in these roles. This position will also be required to support after hours emergency response
activities on an as needed basis. You will use your skill set to successfully complete projects that include
troubleshooting and resolving technical issues and developing new solutions that improve performance and
functionality.
Shift: 6P-6A (2-2-3) schedule.
Shift Differential: $3
Duties
- ◆Performs technical troubleshooting on a variety of modalities, technologies, and locations.
- ◆Performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on high volume, validated processing equipment.
- ◆Reviews preventative maintenance tasks for effectiveness and frequency and recommends any continuous improvement changes or
Lean practices for implementation to management.
- ◆Diagnoses potential or actual equipment issues through observation, problem identification, and analysis, utilizing
available information (e.g., cycle printouts, blueprints, schematics); after-which ensuring appropriate and efficient
corrective action.
- ◆Completes operations and project work through construction and/or installation of systems including electrical,
mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems while complying with all federal and state safety regulations
and local safety policies and procedures, including ensuring employee safety by adhering to all Lock Out/Tag
Out procedures, and following SDS safety procedures when using chemicals.
- ◆Ensures appropriate work instructions are developed and implemented.
- ◆This will ensure less experienced technicians can perform tasks as they become routine in nature. Contributes to operational efficiency by
responding in person or by phone support to emergency maintenance calls on a 24/7 basis as assigned.Assists in the creation and maintaining of a spare parts program. Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations; incorporates staff recommendations into analysis; responds to audit activities in a constructive manner, and uses findings
to improve operations where possible.
- ◆Maintains mechanical and technical skills, knowledge, and abilities by attending workshops, reviewing trade
publications, and participating in training operations personnel to conduct minor, basic repairs to
equipment, machinery, etc.Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, cGMP, Lean principles and
other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher level management and performs other duties as
assigned.
Education Degree
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience
- ✓Requires a minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
- ✓Requires ability to read, interpret, and practically apply electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical blueprints.
- ✓Requires working knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) or other types of process
control equipment.
- ✓Requires ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.
- ✓Requires ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
- ✓Requires computer skills and word processing, spreadsheet and software capabilities re: maintenance
work order, inventory and downtime software.
- ✓Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
- ✓Above average organizing, analyzing and a minimum of Level 3 math skills (ratios, proportions, basic
algebra) to determine organizational Customer and regulatory problems to formulate corrective action plans.
- ✓Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
- ✓Requires normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
Preferred Experience
- ✓Support Lean practices and principles
requirements
of position, including physical capacity evaluation testing and
annual physical, as appropriate.
- ✓Ability to successfully complete Operator training (classroom and hands-on) to become certified Operator
and successfully pass Operator re-certification test annually.
- ✓If required by the specific modality, this role is subject to passing Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC) required background check.
- ✓Project Maintenance Technician is empowered to make decisions which effect the basic daily operation of the
Maintenance department and is responsible for ensuring resolution of issues through high-level problem solving.
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.
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Skills
- •Ability to meet physical
Here is a brief overview of what we offer
- •Market competitive pay
- •Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
- •Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
- •Long/short term disability coverage
- •401(K) with company match
- •Maternity and parental leave
- •Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
- •Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
- •Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
Pay range for this opportunity is $30.65 - $39.67. This position is eligible for bonus participa
