Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician

Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician

Job ID

2025-30585

# Positions

0

Job Location

US-TN-Chattanooga

Telecommute

Location-Specific Position

FT/PT

Full-Time

Category

Technicians | Fabrication Specialists

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 full-time Fabrication Technician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The technician provides technical support and expertise in the fabrication of custom orthotic and prosthetic devices. This role will focus heavily on plaster modifications.

Your Impact

• Works in a laboratory setting, fabricating custom upper extremity prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices
• Configures and constructs devices to specifications established by a physician or other health care provider
• Utilizes tools and precision instruments to result in customized fit, optimal function, and maximum comfort for the patient
• Disassembles, repairs and reassembles defective or worn devices or appliances
• Works in collaboration with the Clinician
• Interprets technical documents, such as diagrams, schematics, or other verbal or written instructions
• Ensures quality standards are met
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with company standards
• Uses hand tools, power tools, custom fixtures, drill presses, arbor presses, ovens, heat guns and other light duty equipment
• May perform sewing and/or plastic thermoforming

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience using basic shop hand tools
• Ability to work on feet for 8 hours
• Ability to work independently and safely
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• A valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Additional Success Factors

• Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician experience preferred
• 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

Our Investment in You

• 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

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.

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