Hook Fabrication Specialist

Hanger; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

PTO

Health benefits

401k

Relocation assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Fillauer in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a detail-oriented Hook Fabrication Specialist to join our manufacturing team. You will perform post-machining finishing, assembly, and quality inspections on prosthetic hooks and related components, ensuring durability and performance before delivery to customers.

The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and pride in producing high-quality devices that aid limb loss patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or production.
• Experience using hand tools and basic shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform finishing operations on prosthetic hooks and components, including sanding, grinding, alignment, fitting, and vulcanization of hook fingers.
• Interpret work orders, production schedules, specifications, and written instructions.
• Meet productivity goals while maintaining quality and workflow.
• Record labor, materials, and production activities accurately in electronic systems.
• Inspect components for conformance to specs and quality requirements.
• Verify dimensions using measuring tools and testing methods.
• Identify and handle non-conforming materials per procedures.
• Troubleshoot production issues with supervision and team members.
• Operate equipment such as belt sanders, grinders, presses, ovens, and sandblasters.
• Perform metal forming and bending as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Reading work instructions

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Belt sanders

Grinding equipment

Hydraulic presses

Heat treat ovens

Torches

Sandblasting 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, 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 seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hook Fabrication Specialist to join our manufacturing team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role is responsible for performing post-machining operations, finishing, assembly, and quality inspections on prosthetic hooks and related components. The Hook Fabrication Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring products meet quality, durability, and performance standards before reaching customers.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on manufacturing work, has strong mechanical aptitude, and takes pride in producing high-quality products that help improve the lives of individuals with limb loss.

Your Impact

• Perform finishing operations on prosthetic hooks and components, including sanding, grinding, alignment, fitting, and vulcanization of hook fingers.
• Interpret work orders, production schedules, specifications, and verbal or written instructions.
• Meet productivity goals while maintaining quality and continuous workflow.
• Accurately record labor, materials, and production activities using electronic systems.
• Inspect completed components to ensure conformance to specifications and quality requirements.
• Verify dimensions and functionality using measuring tools, gauges, and testing methods.
• Identify and properly handle non-conforming materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues by collaborating with supervisors and team members.
• Operate manufacturing equipment including belt sanders, grinders, hydraulic presses, heat treat ovens, sandblasting equipment, and other production tools.
• Perform metal forming and bending operations as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following company safety policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or production environment.
• Experience using hand tools and basic shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain organized and prioritize work to meet production deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating belt sanders, grinders, hydraulic presses, heat treat ovens, torches, or similar manufacturing equipment.
• Sandblasting experience.
• Metal fabrication or metal bending experience.
• Experience working with quality control or inspection processes.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or assembly environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to use hand tools and manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
• Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment and machinery.

Additional Success Factors

• 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.