Fabrication Technician Intern – Willowbrook, IL (1st Shift)

About the role

The Fabrication Technician Intern will support the hands-on fabrication, modification, and repair of custom prosthetic and orthotic devices in a healthcare manufacturing and clinical fabrication environment. This paid internship is ideal for individuals interested in prosthetics, orthotics, medical device fabrication, manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering, machining, construction, automotive repair, composites, thermoplastics, plaster mold modification, laminations, and hands-on technical work.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced fabrication technicians, clinicians, and lab team members to assist in producing high-quality prosthetic and orthotic devices that directly support patient mobility, comfort, and independence.
• Receive supervised training and exposure in areas such as fabrication techniques, safe use of tools and machinery, quality control, and technical processes used in the prosthetic and orthotic industry.
• Aid in the fabrication, modification, and repair of prosthetic and orthotic devices under supervision.
• Assist with preparing, modifying, and shaping plaster molds and positive models.
• Learn to work with thermoplastics, laminations, foam, composites, metals, and prosthetic components.
• Operate fabrication machinery, hand tools, and specialized lab equipment safely and effectively.
• Read and follow work orders, measurements, fabrication instructions, and technical documentation.
• Help inspect completed devices for quality, durability, finish, and functional standards.
• Assist with adjustments, repairs, finishing work, and device modifications as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment.
• Collaborate with clinicians, fabrication technicians, and lab staff to support production timelines.
• Follow all safety procedures, infection control standards, quality expectations, and company policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in fabrication, manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, skilled trades, or hands-on technical work.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow directions, ask questions, and work safely in a lab environment.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a technical, trade, manufacturing, engineering, construction, automotive, machining, composites, or related educational program.
• Prior experience working with tools, machinery, fabrication materials, hand tools, or technical equipment.
• Coursework or hands-on experience in manufacturing, machining, construction, automotive, composites, woodworking, dental lab work, medical device production, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Interest in fabrication, manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, skilled trades, or hands-on technical work.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow directions, ask questions, and work safely in a lab environment.
• Communication and time management skills.
• Independence and teamwork.
• Technical aptitude and relevant coursework/hands-on experience.

Benefits

This internship may lead to future full-time employment opportunities for candidates who demonstrate strong work ethic, reliability, technical aptitude, attention to detail, and alignment with company culture and operational needs.

Pay

Base Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 1st Shift
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Company Information

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Willow Brook Fabrication

Willowbrook, IL