Fabrication Technician, Orthotics & Prosthetics

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

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.