The Department of Health Services (DHS), Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for an Orthopedic Appliance Technician. 

CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the north side of Madison. 

Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

CWC has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route. As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. 
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!  
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

As the Orthopedic Appliance Technician, you will be a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides specialized positioning and assistive equipment, through the CWC Rehabilitation Technology Lab. Position responsibilities include: 

• evaluation and measurement for design and fabrication of specialized orthotic, positioning, and assistive equipment; including, but not limited to wheelchair seating systems, prone positioners, positioning wedges, etc. 
• repair and modification to a wide range of mobility and positioning equipment.
• assist in providing information to other professional staff including community staff.

The starting pay is $24.02, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. 

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as an Orthopedic Appliance Technician-Senior and is in pay schedule and range 06/13.

• All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.
• This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting 55 pounds, standing, sitting, kneeling, and stooping. Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements. 
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for these positions, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Minimally qualified applicants will have both of the following:

• Experience or training with wood-working and tools used to make wooden products.
• Experience or training with sewing or upholstery, including using upholstery equipment such as sewing machines.

Well-qualified applicants will also have at least one of the following:

• Experience repairing specialized mobility and adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs.
• Experience fabricating orthotics or splints using low or high temperature plastics.
• Experience or training in welding.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Please address the qualifications above in your resume, as applicable. For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here.

Applying is easy! Click “Apply for Job” to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application. 

Helpful Information: 

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. 
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• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. 
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. 
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact DHSCWCHumanResources@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

The deadline to apply is November 10^th at 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.