Orthotic & Prosthetic Fabrication Technician

Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics • Rochester, MN

98d • $17 - $22 • Remote

About The Position

The O & P Fabrication Specialist helps to build and customize medical products for our patients, (orthotics and prosthetics), to provide maximum fit, function, cosmetics and workmanship. The Fabrication Specialist is expected to keep abreast of all new fabricating techniques and must be familiar with the properties of pertinent materials and must be skilled in the use of appropriate equipment. Individuals enter the field of O&P from a wide variety of educational and occupational backgrounds. Most enjoy working with their hands and using power tools found in many shops or manufacturing environments. They are resourceful, problem solvers with a gift for helping others. Many transition into this unique career field from manufacturing, the automotive industry, engineering, military service, the arts, and other service industries. At Hanger, we provide individuals the ability to enter the field and be trained by the best in the O&P industry. We welcome those looking to make a change. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required with life experience encouraged.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; no experience required.
• Preferred: 1 year of related experience working within environments that include: machinery, carpentry, design, fabrication, sewing, etc.
• Without diploma/GED, two years' experience working within O&P environments or related trade industries that include but are not limited to: machinery, carpentry, design, fabrication, sewing, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (orthopedic braces) according to specifications.
• Mechanical ability and hand-eye coordination to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
• Effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Good interpersonal and verbal skills for communicating with others.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices, according to Company quality and quantity standards.
• Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED