ARA · 1 day ago
Sewing Textile Tech 1
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expApplied 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. They are seeking a Sewing Textile Tech 1 to operate industrial sewing machinery and fabric welding processes, ensuring quality product assembly and collaboration with various team members to maintain production flow.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Required
Ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War
2-3 years' working knowledge of operating, maintaining, troubleshooting sewing machines and/or fabric welding equipment 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 near and far 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
Preferred
Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Company
ARA
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
Engineer Research and Development Center
2023-03-16Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
C
Curt Beckemeyer
President & CEO
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