Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician

Hanger; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanger, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a fabrication-focused teammate to craft orthotic and prosthetic devices in a small workshops setting. This role emphasizes hands-on skills and tool familiarity to support patient care outside the exam room.

You will fabricate and repair devices, manage materials, and coordinate with vendors to maintain a steady supply of fabrication materials in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand tools to fabricate and repair orthotic and/or prosthetic devices.
• Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
• Contact vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain inventory of items used during fabrication process.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Drill presses

Vacuum systems

Heat guns

Blades

Speed routers

Hand tools

Job description

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?

This exciting opportunity will give you the chance to work first hand in fabricating a variety of orthotics and prosthetic devices. This work environment will be away from the exam room, typically in a small workshop. Since this role is focusing heavily on the fabrication process, hand skills and familiarity with hand tools is necessary. The ideal candidate will have experience with band saws, drill presses, vacuum systems, heat guns, blades, speed routers, and other small hand tools.

Your Impact

• Use appropriate hand tools to perform fabrication and repair of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices.
• Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
• Contact vendors to order orthotic fabrication materials and maintain inventory of items used during fabrication process.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.