Fabrication Technician Intern – Peoria, IL (1st Shift)
About The Position
This internship is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience in a meaningful healthcare environment while learning practical fabrication skills that support patient mobility and quality of life. At Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics, we help people regain mobility, confidence, and independence. As a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic services across the Midwest, we combine technical expertise, advanced fabrication methods, and compassionate, patient-centered care. Our teams are driven by purpose and supported by a culture that values collaboration, craftsmanship, growth, and service excellence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Interest in fabrication, manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, skilled trades, or hands-on technical work
- Good attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to follow directions, ask questions, and work safely in a lab environment
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a technical, trade, manufacturing, engineering, construction, automotive, machining, composites, or related educational program
- Prior experience working with tools, machinery, fabrication materials, hand tools, or technical equipment
- Coursework or hands-on experience in manufacturing, machining, construction, automotive, composites, woodworking, dental lab work, medical device production, or related fields
- Interest in pursuing long-term employment or career development in prosthetics, orthotics, healthcare manufacturing, or clinical fabrication
Responsibilities
- Assist with the fabrication, modification, and repair of prosthetic and orthotic devices under supervision
- Support preparation, modification, and shaping of plaster molds and positive models
- Learn to work with thermoplastics, laminations, foam, composites, metals, and prosthetic and orthotic components
- Assist with operating fabrication machinery, hand tools, and specialized lab equipment safely and effectively
- Read and follow work orders, measurements, fabrication instructions, and technical documentation
- Help inspect completed devices for quality, durability, finish, and functional standards
- Assist with adjustments, repairs, finishing work, and device modifications as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment
- Collaborate with clinicians, fabrication technicians, and lab staff to support production timelines
- Follow all safety procedures, infection control standards, quality expectations, and company policies
Benefits
- Paid internship opportunity
- Eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws
- May lead to future full-time employment opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
