Prosthetics Technician

Össur; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

13 vacation days

8 sick days

Paid parental bonding

Job summary

Össur in the United States is seeking a Prosthetics Technician to fabricate in-house and central fabrication upper limb externally powered prostheses. The role requires keen attention to detail and strong communication as you manage multiple projects.

You will operate power tools and fabrication equipment, perform tasks such as pour negatives, plaster modifications, pull plastic, roll silicone and trimline finishing, and assist with customer education during onsite clinical academy trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years as Orthotics/Prosthetics Technician or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to operate machinery.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates prosthetic devices per established work instructions and quality standards.
• Pour negatives, plaster modifications, pull plastic, roll silicone, and trimline finishing.
• Operate machinery and power tools safely with precision.
• Educate customers during onsite clinical academy trainings.
• Troubleshoot i-limb devices when necessary.
• Test prostheses for movement, sealed valves, alignment, and biomechanical stability.
• Maintain supplies of fabrication materials and keep production area clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

About Us

Össur is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®. Significant ongoing investment in research and development has led to over 2,100 patents, award-winning designs, and successful clinical outcomes.

Össur is focused on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of Prosthetics and Bracing & Supports solutions. Helping people live a Life Without Limitations is why we exist as a company.

About the Role

The Prosthetics Technician will focus their time fabricating in-house and central fabrication upper limb externally powered prostheses. This role will require good attention to detail as well as excellent communication skills. It is also important for the technician to have strong time management skills to manage multiple projects at the same time.

What You’ll Do

• Fabricates prosthetic devices following established work instructions and quality standards


• Responsible to perform tasks such as pour negatives, plaster modifications, pull plastic, roll silicone and trimline finishing.


• The technician must be good at operating machinery such as power tools and need a high level of hand-eye coordination.


• Education of customers attending onsite clinical academy trainings.


• Troubleshoot of i-limb devices when necessary.


• Tests prostheses for freedom of movement, sealed valves, alignment of parts, and biomechanical stability, using plumb line and alignment fixtures.


• Maintains and requests adequate supplies of fabrication materials and components.


• Maintains and cleans the production area


• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Graduate of high school or GED


• 1 – 3 years as an Orthotics and/or Prosthetics Technician, or equivalent experience.


• Self-motivated and dependable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work well as a team member


• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner.

Why You’ll Feel Good Working Here

Join our team if you want to make a lasting impact; we will support you along the way.

• We value a diverse working environment and a welcoming and fun company culture


• We empower our colleagues and encourage close collaboration, allowing us to develop the best products and maintain the highest possible standards of care


• Competitive Compensation Packages


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution


• 9 paid holidays


• 13 vacation days, birthday and two (2) volunteer days


• 8 sick days within your first year of employment


• Paid Parental Bonding

Össur is a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions.

Embla Medical is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available individual in every job.

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