Material Prep & Finishing Operator I - 3rd shift

Steris Corporation
Montgomery, AL

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 Material Prep & Finishing Operator you will be responsible to repare parts for painting, and inspect parts after painting to ensure quality.


Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am Monday - Friday

What you will do as a Material Prep & Finishing Operator

  • 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.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities

Required:

  • High school graduate or GED required.

Other:

  • Two years prior material prep experience preferred.
  • 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 make decisions and stay quality focused.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge, understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing tools, such as, 5S, Kanban Inventory, Visual Management, Waste elimination, and Root Cause Problem Solving are preferred.

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 $17.47 - $22.61. 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 location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

Posted 2025-11-18

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