Fabrication Technician (Evergreen)

About the role

Come join our team of dedicated Fabrication Technicians at Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO) in Willowbrook and Peoria, Illinois. We are seeking skilled professionals to fabricate, modify, and repair prosthetic and orthotic devices in a fast-paced healthcare manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, and repair prosthetic and orthotic devices in accordance with clinician specifications and work measurement forms
• Perform plaster mold modification, positive mold preparation, and shape adjustments as required
• Work with a variety of fabrication materials and componentry, including thermoplastics, laminations, metals, and composite materials
• Operate fabrication-related machinery and tools safely and effectively, including ovens, grinders, routers, vacuum systems, and specialized equipment such as Troutman systems
• Read, interpret, and accurately execute fabrication instructions, measurements, and technical documentation
• Inspect completed devices for quality, fit, and function prior to delivery to the clinical team
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment in compliance with safety and infection control standards
• Collaborate with clinicians, technicians, and team members to meet production timelines and quality expectations
• Adhere to all applicable safety regulations, quality standards, and organizational policies

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
• Experience working with plaster, molds, and shaping techniques
• Able to read and understand work measurement forms and fabrication instructions
• Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Prior experience in a certified prosthetics and orthotics laboratory or clinical fabrication environment
• Demonstrated experience in prosthetic and/or orthotic fabrication, preferably with a focus on lower extremity devices
• Familiarity with lamination techniques, thermoplastic forming, and composite materials
• Understanding of quality control principles in prosthetic and orthotic manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
• Experience working with plaster, molds, and shaping techniques
• Able to read and understand work measurement forms and fabrication instructions
• Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Prior experience in a certified prosthetics and orthotics laboratory or clinical fabrication environment
• Demonstrated experience in prosthetic and/or orthotic fabrication, preferably with a focus on lower extremity devices
• Familiarity with lamination techniques, thermoplastic forming, and composite materials
• Understanding of quality control principles in prosthetic and orthotic manufacturing

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
• Experience working with plaster, molds, and shaping techniques
• Able to read and understand work measurement forms and fabrication instructions
• Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Prior experience in a certified prosthetics and orthotics laboratory or clinical fabrication environment
• Demonstrated experience in prosthetic and/or orthotic fabrication, preferably with a focus on lower extremity devices
• Familiarity with lamination techniques, thermoplastic forming, and composite materials
• Understanding of quality control principles in prosthetic and orthotic manufacturing

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employee health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, and ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Benefits eligibility and specific offerings are subject to plan terms and company policy.

Pay

Base Pay: $18 per hour, based on experience, skill level, and demonstrated fabrication proficiency

Schedule

This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Willow Brook Fabrication at [insert contact information].