Description

We welcome you to join our team!

Cascade Dafo is a manufacturing company that specializes in making ankle foot orthosis (AFO’s) for children with mobility challenges. We are currently hiring full-time Production Team Members at our Ferndale facility. 

The shift we are hiring for is Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm with mandatory overtime, often about 3 hours total per week with optional overtime available depending on workflow. Production Team Member at Cascade Dafo start off by learning a set of core jobs; these core jobs will be the foundation for all other positions in the production departments. 

We are excited to welcome new team members who are motivated to learn and contribute to the important work that we do here at Cascade Dafo. If you can picture yourself working on a team that values kindness and respect, communication, collaboration, empowerment, shared success, and consistency- we invite you to apply today! 

We find that successful applicants have these skills and abilities: 

• Has a strong attention to detail with a devotion to produce a high-quality product
• Approaches work with a growth mindset, welcoming coaching and seeking out opportunities to improve
• Able to hold, firmly grasp, and maneuver product constantly using hand eye coordination
• Able to understand a priority-based work system
• Able to use a variety of hand and electric tools; including safely starting up, operating, troubleshooting, and shutting down power equipment
• Able to clean our braces with solvent as necessary
• Able to be adaptable; stay current with product and process changes
• Is committed to following all safety guidelines, protecting themselves and their team members
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Is punctual and flexible with the ability to work overtime as needed
• Is committed to working effectively and respectfully with all team members
• Able to read and understand English- including anatomy terms, colors, and identifying pictures

Benefits and Compensation

There is no question- our braces are the best in the industry; we know that the reason we are the best is because of our team members. Cascade Dafo is a dedicated, caring, hardworking team of people that create, customize, and care for our patients from the moment an order arrives at our facility to long after our braces have been fit on a patient. We attribute our great success to our team members, so we do our best to show our appreciation and gratitude to them. Our benefit package includes:  

• Competitive Wages: Our starting wage is $19.50/hour, most team members earn $20.50 per hour after 90 days of employment. We provide opportunities for growth by inviting our team members to apply to learn more jobs within our production departments. The more jobs you learn; the higher wage you can earn. We provide career path options and support you on your journey. This system allows our team members to direct the pace of their growth and earning potential as opportunities come up. Production team members may earn up to $30.47 per hour. 
• Profit Sharing: Cascade team members are eligible for profit sharing bonuses each quarter. By sharing in the profits, our team members feel a sense of ownership; they reap the benefits of their hard work. In 2025, profit sharing added an average of $1.80- $2.20 more per hour to our new team member’s compensation.
• Healthcare Benefits: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance to our full-time team members. We offer a QHDHP with employer HSA contribution or a traditional PPO plan; with two different medical plans to choose from, our team members find a plan that best fits their needs. Because healthcare is so important, Cascade will share the cost of your family’s medical benefits      with you.
• Time Off and Company Holidays: Our teams are dedicated to their work; we know team member engagement requires time off to refresh yourself. From your first day of work you’ll be earning PTO. PTO hours earned increase with seniority. Our holidays schedule allows for rest time as well; we have a minimum of 10 paid holidays allowing you to relax and make memories with your friends and family.
• 401(k): Cascade offers a traditional and a ROTH 401k plan to you after 90 days of employment. We fund a company match (up to 4%) per payroll and a 401(k) end of year profit sharing contribution.
• Additional Benefits: We provide our team members with short/long term disability and life insurance and offer a confidential employee assistance program available to any team member who needs someone to talk to. 
• Work Balance and Consistency: We are very supportive of your life away from Cascade. Our overtime schedules are posted early so you never have to wonder what time you’ll be off work.
• Motivating Atmosphere: When you join our team, you’ll find yourself in a caring, fun atmosphere. Our leadership is here to support and guide you; we want you to feel welcome, acknowledged, and appreciated. As for fun, we may spontaneously      host a pancake breakfast or holiday themed party. We also love to celebrate birthdays and honor our team members’ service to the company, both with cash prizes!

Once you’ve applied, keep an eye on your email! You will receive status updates from us as your resume moves through each step of our screening process, we will reach out to qualified applicants to schedule interviews. 

What to expect during an interview at Cascade Dafo: We want you to feel comfortable and ready when you meet with us. We will start with an in-person conversation, giving us a chance to get to know each other. The next step is to tour our production plant, meet some of our leadership team, and even “try out” some of our jobs. We love to talk about what we do here at Cascade, so we invite you to ask us any questions that you may have about the job, or about Cascade Dafo in general! 

Our team provides all the training that you will need to be successful and feel confident. Thank you for considering working with us at Cascade Dafo, we’re looking forward to meeting you!