Orthotic & Prosthetic Lab Technician
Company: East Coast Orthotic And Prosthetic
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description SUMMARY The Orthotic & Prosthetic Lab Technician
(OPT) is a highly trained individual who is an expert in the custom
fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices. The OPT has
knowledge in all aspects of orthotic and prosthetic fabrication
techniques, materials and a knowledge of appropriate use of
specialized tools and the maintenance of those tools. The OPT is
responsible for continual education in the discipline of orthotic
and prosthetic fabrication. An OPT maintains a clean and safe work
area and also uses appropriate PPE, when necessary. Qualifications
In the area of fabrication. The OPT: Fabricates orthotic and
prosthetic custom devices in a timely manner. Uses fabrication
techniques such as: Lamination techniques, Mold preparation, and
thermoforms for both orthotics and prosthetics. Uses componentry as
how it relates to specialized fabrication techniques. Receives
verbal and written instructions from qualified staff as to the
production of custom orthotics and prosthetics. In the area of
materials. The OPT: Recognizes and fabricates orthotic and
prosthetic materials. Uses both common and uncommon materials in
the fabrication of specialized orthotic and prosthetic devices. Is
knowledgeable in material preparation, material heating procedures,
lay up procedures, amount of vacuum (for vacuum formed processes)
and of various uses of modern high tech materials and procedures.
Keeps notes regarding fabrication specifications, such as but not
limited to, times and temperatures of thermoformed materials,
amount and type of lamination, weight of a finished product, or any
information specific to the specialized materials used in a
production process. In the area of specialized tools. The OPT:
Works with common orthotic and prosthetic tools, both power and
hand. Has knowledge of and practice in, using modern personal
protective equipment (PPE). Is proficient in bending irons,
hammers, rivet work, scissors and all cutting tools. Is also
proficient in the functional use of power tools such as trautman
routers, sanding, buffing and finishing tools, hand drills, heat
source tools, sewing machines, appropriate bitts, blades or any
specific implement used with a power tool. In the area of
education. The OPT: Has a personal responsibility to keep current
on all modern fabrication techniques and materials through
journals, course work and experimentation in the lab. Consults with
technical staff in regards to types of materials and procedures
needed for a desired outcome. Stays at the forefront of O and P
care, the OPT continually receives education and views production
as a sub specialty of orthotics and prosthetics.
Keywords: East Coast Orthotic And Prosthetic, West Seneca , Orthotic & Prosthetic Lab Technician, Manufacturing , Buffalo, New York
