Point Designs: Silicone 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.

Point Designs manufactures high-strength prosthetic fingers and full end-to-end prosthetic solutions for people with partial hand amputation. We are passionate about what we do and are looking to add another member to our dynamic team. Learn more about our company at

The Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician is responsible for fabricating prostheses for people with limb absence. The technician fabricates the device to provide maximum fit, function, cosmetics and workmanship. The technician also repairs the prosthetic devices as needed. They are expected to keep abreast of new fabricating techniques, must be familiar with the properties of pertinent materials, and must be skilled in the use of appropriate equipment.

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 vacuum systems, heat guns, blades, speed routers, and other small hand tools.

Depending on the operational requirements, this position may include some or all of the functions listed below:

• Perform fabrication and repair of prosthetic devices, according to Company quality and quantity standards.
• Employ existing processes to move a project through the fabrication workflow.
• Fabricate diagnostic and definitive rolled silicone sockets custom to each project.
• Create, modify, and duplicate plaster models.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of and skill with 3D printing, 3D scanning, and computer modeling techniques (CAD).
• Perform assembly of the final prosthesis.
• Collaborate with team members on project design and troubleshooting.
• Operate various equipment, machinery, and tools to construct devices.
• Document work and maintain 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.
• Work under close supervision.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Basic knowledge of color theory and aesthetically-minded.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy as it relates to prosthetic design.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and managers.
• Attention to detail and quality of final output.
• Competent with using a computer and learning software workflows.

Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring some judgment depending on presentation. Consults with managers for most projects.

Reports to Manager, Clinical Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical training school preferred
• Less than 1 year of related experience

• Knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses (artificial limbs) and orthoses (orthopedic braces) according to patient measurements, casts and in…