Fabrication Technician

Highlights

Summary

The Fabrication Technician is responsible for fabricating, finishing, and preparing the components and assemblies used in Martin Bionics' prosthetic products and services. Primary responsibilities include meeting production goals, preparing and modifying plastic and carbon fiber components, pulling plastic, mixing plaster, laminating sockets with resin, and finalizing components for assembly of prosthetic sockets.

Primary Duties

Fabrication

• Prepare parts and materials for assembly of check sockets
• Cut, grind, and finish plastic and carbon fiber sockets
• Cut and buff components for assembly
• Pull plastic, mix plaster, and laminate sockets with resin
• Apply Loctite to fasteners and prepare components for attachment to prosthetic sockets

Cleanliness & Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly work area
• Organize raw materials, components, and supplies
• Track and maintain inventory levels

Safety

• Follow all safety procedures and OSHA requirements
• Properly use tools, equipment, and required personal protective equipment

Production

• Meet established production goals while maintaining quality and accuracy
• Complete assigned work efficiently and within established timelines

Additional Duties

• All other job duties as assigned.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate

• Dependability- Consistently completes assigned work and meets production expectations
• Collaborative- Constructively workshop solutions to problems with others - team player
• Curious- Willingness to learn and ask thoughtful questions.
• Manual Dexterity- Comfortable working with tools, materials, and small components
• Adaptability- Willing to learn new fabrication techniques and adjust to changing priorities
• Organized- Attentive to detail

Department Structure

• Director, Commercial Operations
• • Fabrication Supervisor
  • • Fabrication Technicians

Qualifications

• High school diploma, required
• Working knowledge of hand tools, required
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment utilizing a variety of equipment, preferred
• Previous experience in prosthetic fabrication, preferred

Evaluation

• Regular, informal one-on-one meetings with supervisor for bi-directional feedback
• Formal performance review to take place annually with supervisor

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds
• Extended periods of standing

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, including generous employer contribution to health insurance premium
• Company provided life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and ability to add supplemental insurance options
• 11 paid holidays annually, including 2 floating holidays
• 3 weeks of paid time off annually
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company match
• FSA