AFO Manufacturing Technician

Orthotic Holdings Inc

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Mesa, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The technician will fabricate, assemble, and repair orthotic and prosthetic devices while operating various production machinery. They are also responsible for conducting quality inspections, maintaining accurate production logs, and ensuring a safe, organized workspace.

Qualifications

You have good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and comfort using hand and power tools. You can perform repetitive tasks, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 40 lbs. Basic math and measurement skills, along with the ability to read and follow instructions in English, are also required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

fabrication

orthotics

prosthetics

CAD

saws

drills

heat guns

sanders

plastics

foams

carbon fiber

metals

OSHA

Job Description

  AZ AFO is hiring full time entry level and experienced technicians. We manufacture lower extremity braces and orthotics that help people to walk. Come work for a company that helps to make a difference in people’s lives.  This is a position that you can grow in and develop specialized skills. You will learn to model products on a computer or fabricate products by hand.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Fabrication & Repair: Build, assemble, and repair orthotic and prosthetic devices according to specifications and clinical direction.
  • Customization: Modify and adjust braces and orthotics to ensure proper fit and function for individual patients.
  • Operate Production Equipment: Run and monitor machines and tools used in the fabrication process, including saws, drills, heat guns, and sanders.
  • Quality Inspection: Conduct checks on devices and components to ensure workmanship and functionality meet required standards.
  • Material Handling: Understand and work with various materials such as plastics, foams, carbon fiber, and metals used in medical devices.
  • Collaboration: Communicate and work closely with clinicians and team members to meet patient needs and resolve production challenges.
  • Record Keeping: Complete production logs and quality forms accurately and on time.
  • Maintenance & Clean-Up: Perform regular equipment maintenance, workspace organization, and general clean-up duties.
  • Follow Safety Procedures: Adhere to OSHA safety guidelines, wear PPE, and help maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements and Qualifications: 

  • Previous manufacturing or fabrication experience is a plus but not required.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
  • Ability to stand, bend, lift up to 40 lbs., and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
  • Basic math and measurement skills.
  • Ability to read and follow work instructions in English and safety guidelines.

Education and Experience: This is an entry-level position with full training provided.  

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow within the role.
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality

Working conditions: 

  • Work is performed inside a manufacturing facility that may include production floors, warehouses, and mechanical areas.
  • Employees may be exposed to noise, moving machinery, dust fumes, and varying temperatures. Hearing protection, respirators, or other PPE may be required depending on the task. 
  • Employees must follow all OSHA and company safety rules. 

Physical Demands:

  • Standing: Required for up to 6–8 hours per shift while operating machinery or working at benches.
  • Walking: Frequent movement throughout the production area, including between workstations, equipment, and storage locations.
  • Lifting/Carrying: Regularly required to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 lbs., including tools, plastic components, and leather materials.
  • Work may involve exposure to lubricants, solvents, cleaning chemicals, and other industrial materials.  

OHI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

Orthotic Holdings Inc

Orthotic Holdings Inc is a complete lower extremity solutions provider. OHI consists of a family of 7 brands, all of which provide innovative products and services, unparalleled in quality and expertise. Each brand has brought a unique innovation to the industry: Our footwear brands, Apex and SafeStep, with a combined history of over 75 years of development, provide a variety of orthopedic shoes, socks, custom diabetic inserts, compression hosiery, prefab orthotics, and DME solutions to our customers and their patients. Our custom orthotic brands: The Orthotic Group, Langer and PedAlign offer a wide range of custom orthotic solutions derived from a storied history of industry leaders. Arizona AFO, the first company to offer a leather gauntlet, continues to be the gold-standard in the industry for custom Ankle Foot Orthoses and offers a full line of gauntlet, thermoplastic, and specialty AFOs. With the fusion of these brands, OHI is able to offer a variety of programs and services: OHI Falls Preventions Program, WorryFree DME Medicare compliance paperwork service, Practice Accelerator, Central Casting Services, and a variety of scanning solutions from GaitScan to OHI1Scan all designed to enhance our customer and patient experience. At OHI, we are passionate about what we do. At the core, we are here to serve our customers and their patients in an effort to provide improved patient outcomes and overall longevity.
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