O&P Technician I

Hanger Fabrication Network; City of Rochester (MN, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an O&P Technician I to join their innovative team. This role involves fabricating and customizing orthotic and prosthetic devices to enhance patient mobility and comfort. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for helping others. With comprehensive training provided, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to transition into the rewarding field of orthotics and prosthetics. Join a company dedicated to empowering human potential and making a difference in patients' lives every day.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Packages

Paid National Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Savings and Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program

Mentorship Programs

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to fabricate and repair prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Experience with machinery, carpentry, design, and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

Skills

Fabrication Skills

Mechanical Ability

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year of related experience

Tools

Power Tools

Laboratory Tools

Job description

O&P Technician I

Job ID

2024-28033

# Positions

1

Job Location

US-MN-Rochester

Telecommute

Location-Specific Position

FT/PT

Full-Time

Category

Technicians | Fabrication Specialists

Why Us?

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

Could This Be For You?

The O & P Fabrication Specialist helps to build and customize medical products for our patients, (orthotics and prosthetics), to provide maximum fit, function, cosmetics and workmanship. The Fabrication Specialist 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.

Individuals enter the field of O&P from a wide variety of educational and occupational backgrounds. Most enjoy working with their hands and using power tools found in many shops or manufacturing environments. They are resourceful, problem solvers with a gift for helping others.

Many transition into this unique career field from manufacturing, the automotive industry, engineering, military service, the arts, and other service industries. At Hanger, we provide individuals the ability to enter the field and be trained by the best in the O&P industry. We welcome those looking to make a change. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required with life experience encouraged.

Your Impact

Perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices, according to Company quality and quantity standards.
• Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED; no experience required.
• Preferred: 1 year of related experience working within environments that include: machinery, carpentry, design, fabrication, sewing, etc. -OR-
• Without diploma/GED, two years' experience working within O&P environments or related trade industries that include but are not limited to: machinery, carpentry, design, fabrication, sewing, etc.

Additional Success Factors

• Knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (orthopedic braces) according to specifications.
• 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 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.

Pay range of $17.50 - $22.00/hour + bonus+ benefits. This pay range is posted to comply with State Law. Hanger salary ranges vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location and other variables.

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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