Sr Fabricator - Lead

Hanger, Inc.•Hickory Hills, IL

2d•$36 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Fabrication Lead fabricates the orthoses and prostheses to provide maximum fit, function, cosmetics and workmanship. The Sr. Fabrication Lead 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and 4 years’ of related experience OR Without a high school diploma/GED, 6 years’ experience working within O&P environments that include: machinery, tools, design, fabrication, componentry, etc. OR A technical degree in Orthotics & Prosthetics from an accredited school and 7 years’ related experience.
Substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (orthopedic braces) according to specifications.
Ability to independently complete all General Orthotic or Prosthetic devices from start to finish from provided instructions with more than two different types of componentry (Expert in either Orthotics or Prosthetic Devices).
As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways.
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments.
Be a facilitator of continuous improvement by helping improve process within their team’s workflows. (i.e. suggest new tools, safety measures, improve orders and helps sustain 5s.)
Work on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understand implications of the work and makes recommendations for solutions. Communicates daily with Sr Supervisor on teams’ effectiveness and needs.
Ability to be problem solve. Adept at identifying problems, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective solutions quickly.
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 lead by example showing Hanger values as a guide.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Ability to perform tasks as indicated on following Skills Matrix.
Ability to triage work instructions and work orders to communicate to the clinician for corrections, while maintaining focus on the patient.
Understanding quality and implementing quality and safety standards
Ability to work on complex assignments.
Expert in either Orthotics or Prosthetic Devices.
Trains new employees when needed in areas of expertise.
Works independently to develop methods and procedures for new assignments and communicates them effectively to the Sr. Supervisor.
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, receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
Maintain 5s to ensure for a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
Adhere to all safety regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Train new employees and assist management with developing employees’ skills.
Assess workload, direct tasks and delegate within the department.

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