Orthopedic Equipment Tech II

About the role

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Designs, manufactures, and modifies orthopedic equipment including welding, upholstery, and working with plastics, as required by the Habilitative Services Department.
• Planning, scheduling, and processing paperwork. Repair orthotics equipment.
• On call service when scheduled.
• Train others as needed.
• Able to lift 70 lbs.
• Manufactures customized, modified, and adaptive equipment.
• Measures individuals with disabilities using adaptive measuring devices.
• Counsels on the use of adaptive equipment.
• Assists in planning programs for the manufacture and the preventive maintenance of modified and customized adaptive equipment or orthopedic devices.
• May coordinate production, maintenance, and repair programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED, plus one (1) year of work-related experience in the maintenance or modification of adaptive equipment or one (1) year commensurate experience in the field of welding construction and metal fabrication.
• Experience in upholstery work preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Orthopedic equipment manufacture and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of the qualities of various materials used in the fabrication of adaptive equipment, which include welding, upholstery, and working with plastics.
• The ability to lift 70 pounds without assistance.
• The ability to train (and/or) supervise others, prepare specifications, plan and organize time, and to prepare concise and timely reports.

Skills

• Knowledge in the use of a wide range of handheld and power tools used in the manufacture of adaptive equipment.

Benefits

Includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

$3,095.33 - $4,594.50 per month

Schedule

Day Shift