Hook Fabrication Specialist
About The Position
Why Us? Fillauer is a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation that empowers clinicians and patients to achieve their best functional outcomes. With manufacturing and R&D locations in Tennessee, Utah, Colorado, and Sweden, Fillauer supports a strong upper limb product line, a robust offering of prosthetic feet, a variety of orthotic devices, and a collection of tools, equipment, components, and materials. Founded over a century ago, Fillauer is dedicated to helping individuals with limb loss and limited mobility return to daily activities and achieve new heights. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Could This Be For You? Fillauer is hiring a Hook Fabrication Specialist to perform post-machining work on prosthetic hooks and their components in Chattanooga, TN. Your Impact Performs finishing work, including sanding, aligning, and vulcanizing hook fingers Utilize belt sander, hydraulic press, grinder, heat treat oven and other equipment as required for job Interprets work orders and other verbal or written instructions Meets job deadlines and ensures continuous process flow Documents actions by electronically recording labor and materials for each job Ensures quality standards are met Verifies specifications by measuring and testing completed components Identifies any defective items and handles according to established procedures Resolves production problems by communicating with peers or supervisors Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with company standards
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Experience using basic shop hand tools
- Good understanding of quality control principles
- Must be detail focused
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Must possess good communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience in utilizing the following equipment: belt sander, grinder, hydraulic press, heat treat oven, and torches
- Sand blasting experience
- Metal bending experience
Responsibilities
- Performs finishing work, including sanding, aligning, and vulcanizing hook fingers
- Utilize belt sander, hydraulic press, grinder, heat treat oven and other equipment as required for job
- Interprets work orders and other verbal or written instructions
- Meets job deadlines and ensures continuous process flow
- Documents actions by electronically recording labor and materials for each job
- Ensures quality standards are met
- Verifies specifications by measuring and testing completed components
- Identifies any defective items and handles according to established procedures
- Resolves production problems by communicating with peers or supervisors
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with company standards
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
- PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
- Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
- Relocation Assistance
- Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
- Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
