Fabrication Assistant

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO); Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO) in the Midwest is seeking candidates for an entry-level fabrication role that supports patient mobility and independence. You will work alongside experienced fabrication technicians and clinicians in a collaborative environment.

The position offers hands-on training on assigned processes, with opportunities to strengthen specialized fabrication skills in plaster preparation, thermoplastic forming, laminations, and assembly.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fabrication lab experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with plaster preparation, thermoplastic forming, finishing, laminations, or component assembly.
• Technical or trade coursework related to fabrication, materials, manufacturing, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced fabrication technicians and clinicians.
• Receive training on assigned processes and opportunities to strengthen specialized fabrication skills.
• Engage in hands-on work that supports patient mobility and independence.

Skills

Fabrication lab internship

Plaster preparation

Thermoplastic forming

Laminations

Component assembly

Trade coursework

Education

Technical coursework in fabrication/materials/manufacturing/engineering

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or work experience in an orthotics and prosthetics fabrication lab.
• Familiarity with plaster preparation, thermoplastic forming, finishing, laminations, or component assembly.
• Technical or trade coursework related to fabrication, materials, manufacturing, or engineering.

What You Can Expect

• Collaboration with experienced fabrication technicians and clinicians.
• Training on assigned processes and opportunities to strengthen specialized fabrication skills.
• Hands-on work that supports patient mobility and independence.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $17.00 to $22.00 per hour

About CPO

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics provides orthotic and prosthetic services across the Midwest. Our fabrication and clinical teams work together to help patients regain mobility, confidence, and independence through quality devices and personalized care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 law.

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