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Hanger, Inc.
Point Designs: CAD Technician
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A CAD Designer or Drafter uses computer software to convert engineering or architectural designs into technical drawings and plans.
$57,187 / year median in Colorado
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Job Description
Point Designs:
CAD Technician Hanger, Inc. $21.63 -$28.85 sick time, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance United States, Colorado, Broomfield Jul 29, 2026Point Designs:
CAD Technician JobID 2026-31852
# Positions 1 Job Location US-CO-Broomfield Telecommute Location-Specific Position FT/PT Full-Time Category Technicians | Fabrication Specialists 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? Point Designs is transforming partial-hand prosthetic care through innovative design, advanced manufacturing, and close collaboration with prosthetists nationwide. By combining CAD technology, 3D printing, and patient-centered solutions, Point Designs helps deliver customized prosthetic devices that improve function and independence for people with limb loss. We are passionate about what we do and are looking to add another member to our dynamic team. Learn more about our company at pointdesigns.com. Learn about the patients we work with! The Computer Design Technician utilizes Computer-Aided Design software to create digital models for fabrication of prosthetic sockets. The technician fabricates prosthetic sockets to provide maximum fit, function, cosmetics, and workmanship and repairs the prosthetic devices as needed. They are expected to build a foundational understanding of additive manufacturing and clinical processes to support future learning and must be skilled in the use of appropriate computer equipment Your Impact The technical responsibilities of this role may include some or all of the following functions:- Execute organic, patient-specific CAD designs using established, documented workflows with a focus on all diagnostic and definitive sockets.
- Customize prosthetic designs based on prosthetist input, patient anatomy, and functional needs.
- 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.
- Troubleshoot design issues related to fit, function, and additive manufacturing constraints, 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 and assist with troubleshooting.
- Generate high-detail surface textures and aesthetic enhancements for prosthetic components.
- Train, support, and provide technical oversight to associate CAD technicians.
- Design new tooling for frequently used parts to integrate into part library.
- Assist with R D initiatives as needed.
General responsibilities include:
- Employ existing processes to accurately move a project through the fabrication workflow.
- Participate in the troubleshooting and development of new automation sequences.
- 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.
- Monitor job priorities, ensure they are all completed accurately
- 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 independently with support from manager.
- Perform other duties or special projects, as assigned.
Additional Success Factors Knowledge and Skill:
- Intermediate to advanced CAD skills with the ability to learn and build upon existing software workflows.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and self-prioritize workload.
- Intermediate understanding 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.
- Follows SOPs consistently.
- Meets device output targets without sacrificing quality or standards
- Solves design problems independently within established systems appropriate to their level.
- Applies proprietary design principles consistently and correctly.
- Anticipates production, print, and assembly issues during design.
- Demonstrates growing understanding of the job role and desire to expand responsibility.
- Consistent attendance and timeliness.