Fabricator
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in an environment involving machinery, tools, woodworking, design, fabrication, or componentry; alternatively, two years of experience in an orthotics and prosthetics environment involving machinery, tools, design, fabrication, or componentry without a high school diploma or GED; alternatively, a technical degree in Orthotics & Prosthetics from an accredited school.
- Knowledge and hand skills to fabricate and repair prostheses and orthoses according to specifications.
- Mechanical ability and hand-eye coordination to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
- Organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
- Verbal and interpersonal skills to communicate with others.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to perform tasks indicated in the Skills Matrix.
- Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment using 5S.
- Ability to comply with safety regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, HIPAA, and other company-issued regulatory compliance training.
- Fabricate and repair orthotic and/or prosthetic devices according to company quality and quantity standards.
- Train Associate Fabricators and peers several times a week.
- Occasionally act as an informal team lead within the workstream.
- Assist with or perform ordering, receiving, and other inventory tasks as assigned.
- Work on three to four device types within a general orthotic or prosthetic workstream.
- Keep abreast of new fabrication techniques and remain familiar with relevant material properties and appropriate equipment.
About the company
Hanger designs, manufactures, and delivers orthotic and prosthetic care and products through two main paths. In Patient Care, Hanger operates over 925 clinic locations where clinicians provide comprehensive, outcomes-based O&P care for people of all ages, including assessment, fitting, therapy, and follow-up. In Products & Services, it designs, manufactures, and distributes branded and private-label O&P devices and components for the broader O&P community and skilled nursing facilities, plus consulting and post-acute rehabilitative solutions. The company differentiates itself by acting as an ecosystem that combines hands-on clinical care with a manufacturing and product supply chain, supported by research and innovation, to address a wide range of O&P needs. Its goal is to empower human potential by improving function and quality of life through customized orthotic and prosthetic solutions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
1861
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 2026 Liberating Technologies acquisition expanded grant-funded voice-control and socket-cooling programs.
- August 2026 Hanger Ventures invested in Prosthetic Fit 360, widening startup deal flow.
- July 2026 adjustable-volume socket results strengthened evidence-driven selling across clinics and referrals.
What critics are saying
- Hanger now integrates Coapt, LTI, and Point Designs; execution slips can stall innovation.
- Clinic reimbursement depends on Medicare and Medicaid policy; New Hampshire shows political exposure.
- A patient lawsuit against Hanger Clinic over a 2023 scalping injury damages brand trust.
What makes Hanger unique
- Hanger controls 925-plus U.S. clinics, pairing care delivery with proprietary O&P technology.
- Coapt, Liberating Technologies, and Point Designs deepen upper-limb and partial-hand capabilities.
- Hanger Ventures and the Institute convert clinical research into commercial products faster than peers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
- Flexible Work Hours
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Relocation Assistance