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ARA · 21 hours ago

Textile Technician 1

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Textile Technician 1 on-site at their Huntsville, AL location. The role involves operating industrial sewing machinery and fabric welding processes, building products according to specifications, and ensuring quality production in collaboration with various team members.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Andrea Blair, PHR, SHRM-TA

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks operating industrial sewing machinery and/or utilizing fabric welding application processes and techniques

Build and assemble products by reading and interpreting technical specifications, blueprints, and work orders

Provide quality products for customers and collaborate with production supervisor, engineers, designers, pattern makers, and quality control personnel, to ensure seamless production flow and timely delivery

Inspect the quality of the products during production and make repairs to textiles

Work and collaborate in a team setting

Take directions, instructions, and record production data, report issues, and escalate problems as needed

Adhere and practice safety procedures, maintain a clean and organized work environment

Continuously improve skills and knowledge related to fabric welding and sewing techniques through training and professional development opportunities

Qualification

Fabric welding equipmentSewing machinesReading blueprintsQuality inspectionSafety proceduresContinuous improvementTeam collaborationEffective communication

Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense

Have 2-3 years' working knowledge of operating, maintaining, troubleshooting fabric welding equipment and/or sewing machines to fabricate and assemble various textile products

Experience with reading blueprints, schematics and/or sketches, interpret technical specifications, and work orders

Effectively communicate verbal and written

Ability to inspect the quality of the products during production and make repairs to textiles

Work and collaborate in a team setting

Take directions, instructions, and record production data, report issues, and escalate problems as needed

Adhere and practice safety procedures, maintain a clean and organized work environment

Continuously improve skills and knowledge related to fabric welding and sewing techniques through training and professional development opportunities

Work in an environment which requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for sewing and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance

Must wear all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required