Composite Technician

Hanger Clinic; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Composite Technician to join their Salt Lake City team. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training to help you excel in creating high-quality prosthetics using innovative composite materials. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the success of the manufacturing process by applying layers of materials, monitoring quality, and adhering to safety protocols. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for individuals eager to start a fulfilling career in the orthotic and prosthetic field. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Packages

Paid National Holidays

PTO including Vacation and Sick time

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Savings and Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Generous Employee Referral Bonus

Mentorship Programs

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 1 year of experience; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Applying layers of materials to create prosthetics.
• Monitoring quality and documenting work processes.
• Promoting safety in the work area.

Skills

Power tools usage

Basic math functions

Detail-oriented

Self-motivation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Composite materials

Standard shop equipment

Job description

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?

We are searching for a Composite Technician for our Salt Lake City location. No experience is necessary for this position. We are willing to train the right highly motivated candidate. The Composite Technician is accountable for the beginning stages of creating the prosthetics using a "lay-up" method working with carbon fiber sheets. The Composite Technician position plays a critical role in the success of our company providing components that meet our quality standards and commitment to our overall business goals.

Your Impact

• Apply multiple layers of material/fiber to surfaces assuring adhesion and repeating the process until the desired thickness, contour, and strength is achieved
• Fit and smooth successive layers of materials in the proper orientation as necessary to secure build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets, contaminations, and voids
• Work from work orders, specifications, and written instructions to lay-up composites
• Use basic composite bagging procedures to complete the lay-up process
• If required, load and cure composite components in the press load or autoclave
• Monitor and verify the quality of finished product
• Document work according to manufacturing order process
• Promote safe work area and general shop safety

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Less than 1 year of related experience
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Additional Success Factors

• Comfortable using power tools and standard shop equipment
• Must be able to read and follow detailed work instructions and prints
• Capable of lifting loads up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Self-motivation and inclination to take ownership of job duties
• Adhere to company policies and safety procedures
• Perform basic math functions to include addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• Basic computer skills; open and find data in simple applications
• English/Spanish a plus
• 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.

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.