STERIS · 2 days ago
Material Prep & Finishing Operator I - 1st Shift
Montgomery, AL, US, 36109
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.47/hr - $22.61/hr
2+ years expSTERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. As a Material Prep & Finishing Operator, you will be responsible for preparing parts for painting and inspecting them post-painting to ensure quality standards are met.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Preparing parts for painting, including performing the following tasks: sanding, washing, masking, hanging, tacking parts and unhanging parts
Unmasking, cleaning, and re-taping as necessary, after parts are painted
Reading blueprints to identify parts, and the tasks to be performed on parts
Using Shop Floor Control to determine job assignment, and job specifications
Using AS400 to determine availability and location of parts
Visually inspecting parts for quality
Remaining safety conscious always and properly wearing all prescribed safety equipment, including dust mask while performing job
Meeting pulmonary standards; including successful completion of annual testing requirements
Conform to all policies, procedures and rules of conduct as communicated through the Employee handbook, Bulletin Boards, Newsletters, and any other vehicle by which information is distributed by STERIS Management
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or GED required
Ability to make decisions and stay quality focused
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and members of the leadership team
Assist with training other operators
Ability to understand and follow work instructions, both written and oral
Ability to adapt to conditions as dictated by business requirements
Ability to work with others
Willingness to work overtime, if required
Preferred
Two years prior material prep experience preferred
Knowledge, understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing tools, such as, 5S, Kanban Inventory, Visual Management, Waste elimination, and Root Cause Problem Solving are preferred
Benefits
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
Company
STERIS
STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (26)
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2023 (15)
2022 (33)
2021 (18)
2020 (19)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.28M2010-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $0.28M
1998-12-01IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Carestio
President and CEO, STERIS
Walter Rosebrough
CEO Emeritus & Senior Advisor
Recent News
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2026-01-22
2025-11-05
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