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ARA · 18 hours ago

Junior Sewing Textile Tech

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $23/hr

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The Junior Sewing Textile Tech will fabricate and assemble textile products, operate sewing machinery, and support the manufacturing team while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Fabricate, build, assemble and reinforce parts of various material products based on customer specifications

Operate industrial sewing machinery and learn fabric welding application processes and techniques

Provide support to other textile technicians in order to deliver quality products to the customer

Be capable of machine setups, sewing and fabric welding processes and techniques

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

Effectively communicate verbal and written

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

Industrial sewing machineryFabric welding techniquesMeasurement toolsBlueprint readingQuality inspectionSafety proceduresTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War

General knowledge and understanding of sewing or willingness to learn

Willingness to learn fabric welding machinery

Basic knowledge of utilizing measurement tools

Under direct supervision, be capable of machine setups, sewing and fabric welding processes and techniques

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

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

Effectively communicate verbal and written

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 near and distance work 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