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Medical Assembler

Manufacturing and Production
Production Technicians and Assistants
Medical Assembler

Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

At a Glance

Medical Assembler earns an average of $31,854/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.5 years. Top skills: Medical Device Assembly, Microscopy, Medical Devices.

Avg Annual Salary

$31,854/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1.5 years

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Medical Appliance Technicians

Median Wage

$47,060/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.7%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (19)

Medical Device Assembly

5.0

Microscopy

5.0

Medical Devices

4.9

Cleanrooms

4.8

Musculoskeletal Injuries

4.6

Good Manufacturing Practices

4.6

Electrocardiography

4.5

Sensors

4.4

Clinical Product Development

4.3

Intensive Care Unit

4.1

Calipers

4.1

Injection Molding Machines

4.0

Hospital Experience

4.0

Soldering

3.9

Material Requirements Planning

3.9

Acute Care

3.7

Packaging And Labeling

3.7

Preventive Maintenance

3.6

Orthopedics

3.5

Common Skills (9)

Communication

4.8

Operations

4.7

Research

4.7

Microsoft Office

4.5

Computer Literacy

4.3

Organizational Skills

4.2

Detail Oriented

4.2

Coordinating

3.5

Certifications (2)

Valid Driver's License

4.4

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

3.8

Related Specializations

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