Orthotic & Prosthetic Lab Technician

hrEdge; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Petersburg, United States | Orthotic and Prosthetic Centers seeks an Orthotic & Prosthetic Lab Technician to support a central fabrication lab. You will fabricate, repair and maintain orthoses and prostheses, and coordinate with clinicians to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1–2 years fabrication experience; strong hand skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with OSHA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate orthotic and prosthetic devices to schedule, per work order and practitioner specifications.
• Work closely with clinicians on orthotic and prosthetic device adjustments and repairs.
• Fabrication, repair and maintenance of orthoses and prostheses.
• Proficient with current fabricating techniques, familiar with material properties and skilled in the use of appropriate equipment.
• Shipping and receiving duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Fabrication proficiency

Fabrication techniques

Material properties

Equipment operation

Prosthetic fabrication

Hand skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

OSHA safety

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saint Petersburg, United States | Posted on 10/27/2026

Company: Orthotic and Prosthetic Centers

Title: Orthotic & Prosthetic Lab Technician

Status: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Department: Lab

Supervisor: Lab Manager

Job Summary

Assist in the fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices for a central fabrication lab.

Essential Functions

• 1. Must be proficient in the fabrication, repair and maintenance of orthoses and prostheses.
• 2. Must be proficient with current fabricating techniques, familiar with material properties and skilled in the use of appropriate equipment.
• 3. Ability to work with plastics, metal joints, and strong in prosthetic fabrication.
• 4. Fabricate prosthetic and orthotic devices to schedule, per work order and practitioner specifications.
• 5. Work closely with clinicians on orthotic and prosthetic device adjustments and repairs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Shipping and receiving duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. 1-2 years fabrication experience.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of orthotic and prosthetic industry.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good hand skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and vendors.
• Knowledge of and adherence to OSHA safety requirements.

Physical Demands

• This job operates in a central fabrication lab environment. This role routinely uses equipment such as routers, carvers, sanders, etc.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description has been approved by the Director of Human Resources.