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Operations Support Technician

Permobil, Inc.
United States, Illinois, Belleville
1501 South 74th Street (Show on map)
Sep 11, 2025

Operations Support Technician

Would you like to work in an international environment where you'll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we're looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world's most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data. The Operations Support Technician is responsible in assuring correct performance of dipping operations by performing daily maintenance,
testing, recording, and support operations as needed.

Key Tasks

MAINTAINS
DAILY DIP LOG BY:

Preparing,
performing, and recording tests for viscosity, pH, and temperature of Pre-dip
tanks; preparing, performing, and recording tests for viscosity, pH, and
temperature of clear coagulate tanks; preparing performing and recording
tests for temperature, viscosity, pH, and wet mill of the neoprene tanks;
preparing, performing, and recording tests for temperature, and dissolved
solids content of leach tanks; preparing, performing, and recording tests for
temperature, viscosity, and pH of neoprene totes. Enters test results in dip
lop in the vault and report out of spec results immediately.

MAINTAINS WORKFLOW BY:
Keeping
back mandrel tools clean and pre-dipped; emptying, cleaning, and refilling
production and auxiliary tanks on a preventive schedule. Rinsing totes for Compounding. Use Kanban cards to ensure inventory levels
are maintained. Collect mandrels for weekly production provided by the
scheduling. Put away mandrels after weekly change and ensure necks are clean
and inspect for damage on mandrels.

SUPPORTS OPERATIONS BY:
Placing totes under a
mixer and testing the contents after 30 minutes for the following shift:
reporting various test outcomes to correct team members; loading chlorination
washer, weighing chlorination washer, washing loads as needed, drying loads,
gathering and organizing mandrels, and stocking safety supplies. Generating
test data for a variety of purposes which includes but is not limited to
research, product development, quality control, engineering, and establishing
standards, preparing chemical solutions for use in processing materials,
following standardized formulas or experimental procedures as needed, collecting
retains for shelf-life assessments, and manages temperature recording in
dipping department. Perform testing
on thickness samples. Covering lunches when needed and filling in when
dipping is short handed to keep production running effectively.

MAINTAINS QUALITY SERVICE BY:
Dipping
standard, XL, and mattress backs for production; dipping experimental mandrel
tools for testing purposes; keeping error rates minimal and within acceptable
ranges; maintaining an efficient work pace; meeting and exceeding all
performance measurements: quantity, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of
work performed.

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You'll make a difference. Every day

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people's lives.

2. You'll make your mark as part of our future

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You'll feel welcome from day one

We're known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

You're always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love - at work and beyond.

Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious.
You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see
the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of
others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten
track to chase your dreams. You don't follow the herd - you find new ways of
working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a
revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we're looking for.


Your Background

High
School diploma or GED and six months related experience required.
Other
qualifications or experiences.


Information

Please apply via our career page. We will
conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!

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At Permobil, diversity fuels our innovation in creating life-changing mobility solutions. We embrace the unique talents and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Join Permobil and be part of a team where diversity is not just valued, but essential to our success in delivering personalized mobility solutions.

Permobil is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.

Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.

More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Udden believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users' needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company's storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.

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