Point Designs: Associate CAD Technician

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.

Duties And Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Execute organic, patient-specific CAD designs using established, documented workflows with a focus on diagnostic and basic definitive sockets.
• Prepare and organize digital models for additive manufacturing, ensuring printability and structural integrity according to SOPS.
• Export CAD files for 3D printing and maintain an organized digital archive of CAD files and design iterations.
• Capture and process 3D scans of patient models, prosthetic components, and related objects.
• Convert scan data into editable 3D models and ensure quality and proper alignment.
• Work with mesh editing and sculpting software to optimize scanned data.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of prosthetic socket interfaces, according to Company quality and quantity standards.
• Perform assembly of the final prosthesis.
• Prepare 3D printers (FDM, MJF, and LPBF) for builds, and post-process jobs according to existing SOPs.
• Create, modify, and duplicate plaster models.
• Fabricate diagnostic and definitive rolled silicone sockets custom to each project.
• Prepare and assemble prosthetic finger products following existing work instructions.
• Safely pack and ship orders using appropriate materials.
• Absorb and apply feedback from peers and supervisors.
• Avoid waste and minimize material usage.
• Assist with R&D initiatives as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Employ existing processes to accurately move a project through the fabrication workflow.
• Communicate with team members on project design and troubleshooting to ensure seamless design-to-manufacturing integration.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines.
• Operate various equipment, machinery, and tools to construct prosthetic sockets and components.
• Document work and maintain detailed logs.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Work under close supervision.
• Perform other duties or special projects, as assigned.

Knowledge And Skill

• Basic computer skills with the ability to learn CAD software and software workflows.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy as it relates to prosthetic design.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Able to effectively communicate with colleagues and managers.
• Attention to detail and quality of final output.
• Follows SOPs consistently.
• Produces reliable work with minimal rework.
• Demonstrates growing understanding of the job role and desire to expand responsibility.
• Consistent attendance and timeliness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or completion of a technical trade school program preferred, in CAD, drafting, art, or a related field.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Additional Success Factors

• Basic Computer skills.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge and skills needed to design prostheses and orthoses by utilizing CAD software.
• Ability to make evaluative judgments.
• Ability to analyze and develop creative solutions to complex benefit issues.
• Effective oral/written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must organize/prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and projects and function effectively as a small-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.

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.