Production Technician (No Experience Required - Training Provided)

Hanger, Inc.•South Bend, IN

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About The Position

Surestep is hiring Production Technicians, also known as Orthotic Technicians, to fabricate a variety of custom orthotic devices in a fast-paced production environment. The work involves using small hand tools to construct, maintain, and repair medical support devices such as braces, artificial limbs, joints, arch supports, and other appliances. No previous experience is required, and training is provided on site. Multiple full-time shifts are available. Surestep fabricates, markets, and sells custom orthotic devices intended to benefit children with mobility challenges. Its mission is “to enrich and transform lives through compassionate service and innovation.”

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
Ability to learn through on-the-job training.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to read instructions presented in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to meet productivity standards while maintaining quality.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Quality and time-management skills.
Manual dexterity and ability to see and read materials accurately.
Ability to hear and speak to exchange information with patients, staff, and the public.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift approximately 25 pounds at least 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

Repair, modify, and maintain medical support devices such as braces and surgical supports.
Bend, form, and shape materials to prescribed contours for fabricating structural components.
Drill and tap holes for rivets; glue, weld, and bolt parts together to form prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Read prescriptions or specifications to determine the product or device to fabricate and the required materials and tools.
Construct or receive casts or impressions of patients’ torsos or limbs for cutting and fabricating patterns.
Lay out and mark part dimensions using templates and precision measuring instruments.
Perform other duties as assigned.