Prosthetic Technician

PROSTHETIC TECHNICIAN

WillowWood Global LLC of Mt Sterling, OH is seeking to hire a full-time Prosthetic Technician to join our Custom Fabrication Team. This is a first shift position that encourages an excellent work/life balance.

We offer our Prosthetic Technician's a competitive wage and a complete benefits package. Are you looking for a fun place to work in a business with a great culture, great hours, and great people? Would you like to be able to make a difference in the lives of others alongside dedicated, motivated coworkers? If so, apply today!

ABOUT WILLOWWOOD GLOBAL LLC

The Ohio Willow Wood Company was founded in 1907 by William E. Arbogast, a bilateral amputee, on his family farm. What started as one man carving and curing willow wood for prosthetic use has evolved into an international company. WillowWood Global LLC provides prosthetic and orthotic products to clinicians and amputees around the world. We are dedicated to our mission of designing and manufacturing prosthetic products that are comfortable and functional. Every product we design aims to enable individuals with limb loss to remain active and ready to live life to the fullest.

Our vision is to "level the playing field" between physically unchallenged people and all people who find themselves challenged due to limb loss or limb dysfunction. And, we know that our employees' efforts are vital to achieving our goals. This is why we offer competitive benefits and personal development opportunities. Plus, we have a strong sense of family amongst our staff. We have also been recognized as one of the top 10 medium-sized companies to work for in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First newspaper.

Summary:
This position will be responsible for fabricating and assembling prosthetic devices for both In-House and outside customers using our current central fabrication techniques.

Your success will be due to your focus on maintaining the highest quality, solid teamwork, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes. Because of your constant, clear communication, your team is able to achieve group goals. Every day is an adventure because no two days are the same in this exciting, fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Running the Omega Carvers
• Making various prosthetic devices (check sockets, laminations, foam covers, pelite liners, etc.)
• Responsible for taking an order from start to finish in timely manner and according to our lead times.
• Responsible for following and maintaining various departmental procedures including inventory, cleaning, maintenance, safety equipment.

Essential Skills Required:
• High School diploma or equivalent GED
• Ability to read and write
• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to keep up in a fast pace environment
• Must be able to work well in a team oriented environment
• Must be able to communicate with his/her coworkers
• ABC board certified prosthetic technician is a plus
• Prosthetic technician experience or knowledge of the prosthetic industry is a plus
• Ability to operate various hand tools and power tools (saws, grinders, drills, etc...)

Scope of the Job:
This position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities, but will work closely with other technicians and members of the Operations team.
Key positions with which this position interacts:
This position will interact heavily with production employees, department leads and the supervisor of the department. Their will also be some interaction with test participants.

Physical Demands of the Job:
The minimum physical requirements needed to perform this job include:
1. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb 2/3 of the time.
2. Ability to use hands, fingers and arms over 2/3 of the time
3. Ability to talk and hear on a regular basis
4. Ability to lift 10 pounds over 2/3 of the time and 25 - 50 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
5. Vision ability including both close and distance vision, ability to distinguish colors and ability to bring them into focus.

Work Environment:
Exposure to the following environmental conditions may apply.
1. Working near moving mechanical parts over 2/3 of the time
2. Working around or near fumes or airborne particles including toxic or caustic chemicals -1/3 - 2/3 of the time.
3. Working around loud noises (examples: jack hammer work, front row rock concert).

The preceding job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Consequently, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Do you have great attention to detail? Are you a go-getter that can work well independently and in a team environment? Are you attentive to safety? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others by helping to manufacture prosthetic and orthotic products? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer