Prosthetic & Orthotic Technician

Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Centers

Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Centers

amherst, oh, usa

USD 20-30 / hour

Posted on Apr 30, 2026
Company: Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, Inc.Location: Amherst, OH, or Toledo, OHDepartment: Fabrication LabSalary: $20–$30+/hr depending on skill levelReports to: Lead Technician or Lab Manager About UsSince 1948, Leimkuehler O-P has blended time-tested shop craft with modern innovation and in-house fabrication. We value precision, durability, and patient-first service. What You’ll Do– Fabricate, modify, finish, and repair custom prostheses and orthoses, including laminations, vacuum forming, trimming, alignment checks, and finishing.– Read and execute clinician work orders, casts, measurements, and digital scans, complete bench alignments and functional checks before fittings.– Maintain shop standards, follow safety and PPE procedures, keep the work area clean, help with routine equipment care.– Track materials, pull correct components and supplies, help with basic inventory tasks.– Document builds, repairs, and material lots in company systems to support billing and traceability.– Support quick turnarounds without sacrificing quality, communicate job status to clinicians and the lead tech.– Assist with occasional patient-side adjustments under clinician direction, as needed. What It Takes– 3+ years of O&P lab experience preferred, or strong related fabrication background with eagerness to learn.– Solid hands-on skills with layups and laminations, vacuum forming, plastic and metal finishing, foam shaping, glues, resins, and shop tools.– Ability to follow detailed instructions, manage multiple jobs, and hit deadlines with consistent quality.– Team-first, dependable, steady under pressure, willing to take feedback and improve.– Bonus: Experience with 3D printing, CAD or CAM, and digital scanning tools.– Nice to have: ABC Technician certification, basic OSHA knowledge.– Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work safely with resins and solvents using PPE. Schedule & LocationFull-time, weekday shop hours with occasional overtime. Role is based in Amherst or Toledo. Limited travel may be requested for cross-site coverage. Why Leimkuehler– Steady growth and in-house craftsmanship with a 75-year legacy.– Traditional techniques respected, modern tools adopted where they make results better.– Competitive pay and benefits, training, and a clear path to more responsibility as you grow. How to ApplyEmail pel@leimop.com with your resume and a brief note about a fabrication project you’re proud of. Subject line:Technician – Amherst or Technician – Toledo Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.