Plate Laboratory · Full time

Plate Fabrication Technician II

Produce and document patient-specific plate work within AREOLA’s controlled Philadelphia laboratory, from prepared work orders through finishing and quality handoff.

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LocationPhiladelphia
Work patternOn-site laboratory schedule
Reports toSupervisor, Plate Fabrication
RequisitionAREOLA-PFT-26

The opportunity

Why this role exists.

Plate Fabrication Technician II is an experienced bench role within the National Plate Laboratory. The technician receives approved clinical design documentation and carries assigned plate work through controlled fabrication and finishing stages without separating craft quality from traceability.

Every completed plate becomes part of a registered patient system. Accurate documentation, restrained surface work and timely quality handoffs help the clinical team receive exactly the plate plan it authorized.

Institutional impact
01

What you will do.

  • Interpret approved work orders, material records and finish specifications within established laboratory procedures.
  • Perform assigned fabrication, surface-preparation and finishing work using qualified equipment and documented processes.
  • Maintain patient-system traceability throughout each assigned stage and record required production observations.
  • Prepare completed work for independent inspection and respond to documented quality findings.
  • Support equipment readiness, material control, workspace standards and peer training within the laboratory.
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How you will work.

No AREOLA role operates alone. This position maintains close working relationships with:

  • Clinical Plate Design for approved design intent and orientation records
  • Quality Inspection for independent review and release decisions
  • Medical Metals Specialists for material-specific questions
  • Plate Laboratory Operations for scheduling and controlled inventory
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What you bring.

Required experience

  • Three or more years of precision fabrication, medical-device finishing, jewelry production or comparable controlled bench work.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow detailed work documentation and preserve part-level traceability.
  • Experience using measurement, inspection and finishing equipment in a quality-managed environment.
  • Steady judgment, fine-motor precision and willingness to stop work when documentation or condition is unclear.

Helpful additional experience

  • Experience with stainless steel, silver, gold or platinum surface work.
  • Training in regulated manufacturing or formal quality systems.
  • Experience coaching junior technicians or supporting process qualification.
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Your first year.

First 90 days

Complete laboratory orientation, material handling requirements and qualification on assigned core processes.

Six months

Manage a reliable plate-work queue with complete records and consistent quality handoffs.

Twelve months

Contribute to technician education, workflow improvement or a laboratory quality initiative.

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Benefits & belonging.

AREOLA offers health, retirement, paid-leave, professional-development and well-being programs for eligible employees. Specific eligibility and plan terms are reviewed during the offer process.

AREOLA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified candidates whose experience may have been developed through different industries, institutions or educational paths.

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Application process.

Applications are reviewed by Talent Acquisition and the hiring team against the responsibilities and qualifications published on this page. Candidates selected for next steps receive role-specific information about interviews, location expectations and any required professional credentials.

Application status

Online applications are not being accepted for this posting at this time. Position details remain available for candidates reviewing future opportunities.