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Team Leader, Surgical Instrument Maker 2nd Shift

STERIS


Job Location:

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 23 - 28
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At STERIS we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

As a Surgical Instrument Maker you will be responsible foroverseeing the production and quality of surgical instruments and provides hands-on technical expertise and leadership to the instrument-making team. This role ensures that all instruments meet strict regulatory and performance standards and supports continuous improvement training and cross-department collaboration.

Shift: Shift: 3:00pm-1:30am Monday-Thursday

What you will do as a Surgical Instrument Maker Team Leader

Lead daily operations of the surgical instrument manufacturing team ensuring production goals and quality standards are met.
Fabricate assemble and inspect complex surgical instruments with a high degree of precision.
Distribute & Assign work to operators under the cell Leads responsibility.
Collaborate with the supervisor to ensure all orders are prioritized picked and filled on time.
Follows up on the NCMRs and supports all quality initiatives on the floor ensuring operators adherence to all quality policies.
Document production numbers and ensure each instrument maker fills out their labor tracking sheets.
Ensures Tier 1 meetings are held on time at the specified frequency ensuring participation from the entire group.
Ensures that 5S is active and all requirements are met by assigned cells/departments.
In the absence of the supervisor keep production on track and communicate effectively with staff
Serve as the primary technical resource for resolving complex manufacturing issues.
Train mentor and support junior and mid-level instrument makers.
Collaborate with engineering quality and R&D teams on new product development and process improvements.
Monitor workflow prioritize tasks and ensure compliance with ISO FDA and internal quality systems.
Maintain accurate documentation of production activities inspections and process changes.
Ability to perform computer transactions and prepare routine administrative paperwork.
Operates and adheres to general plant rules and policies governing workplace conduct performance EH&S policies and good documentation practices.
Interpret and troubleshoot technical drawings specifications and CAD models.
Other duties as assigned.

The Experience Skills and Abilities

Required:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in surgical instrument manufacturing or precision machining. Computer skills: proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
Expert-level proficiency in grinding polishing assembly and inspection of surgical instruments.
Strong understanding of surgical instrument design function and medical-grade materials.
High school diploma or GED


Other:


Experience with machining and CAD/CAM software.
Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and sterile manufacturing environments.
Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
Listening self-motivated sense of urgency interpersonal skills adaptability/flexibility creativity/innovation and ability to take initiative to get things done.

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
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $23 - 28 an hour.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 .

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 locations HR Office during normal business hours.


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