Medical Appliance Technicians

They help make things like braces and artificial limbs for people who need them.

Wages	$24.67 per hour on average
Outlook	Statewide data not available
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Orthotist/Prosthetist
On the Job	Work Activities Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. Inspect medical or dental assistive devices. Measure clients to ensure proper product fit. Operate grinding equipment. Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. Cast molds of patient anatomies to create medical or dental devices. Construct customized assistive medical or dental devices. Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Career Path	Factory
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