Composite Technician

Fillauer Companies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO and vacation

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus

Job summary

Fillauer Companies in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Composite Technician. No experience is required as we will train the right candidate. You will participate in the early stages of prosthetic fabrication using a lay-up method with carbon fiber sheets.

We are a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation, supporting a strong product line. You will apply multiple layers, follow specifications, and help ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced shop environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Apply multiple layers of material/fiber to surfaces ensuring adhesion and proper thickness.
• Fit and smooth successive layers in the correct orientation to build up without wrinkles or voids.
• Lay-up composites from work orders and instructions.
• Use basic bagging procedures to complete lay-up.
• Load and cure components in the press load or autoclave if required.
• Monitor and verify the quality of finished product.
• Document work according to manufacturing order process.
• Promote safe work area and shop safety.

Skills

Power tools

Reading prints

Lifting 50 lbs

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Job ID: 2026-31877

# Positions: 2

Job Location: US-UT-Salt Lake City

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 RandD locations in Tennessee, Utah, 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 and 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 f r New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program