Junior Textile Technician

Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Huntsville, AL • 20h ago

Description

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc ( www.ara.com ) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Junior Textile Tech on-site at our Huntsville, AL location. Junior Textile Technician, under direct supervision, will be able to fabricate, build, assemble and reinforce parts of various material products based on customer specifications.

Jr. Textile Tech will operate industrial sewing machinery and perform fabric welding application processes and techniques. Must have a general working knowledge of industrial sewing and technical abilities as the position requires working on multiple product tasks within a Research & Development (R&D) manufacturing team setting. A Junior Textile Tech. will provide support to other textile technicians in order to deliver quality products to customer.

Must Haves as a Junior Textile Tech :

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

Have a general knowledge and understanding of sewing and/or fabric welding machinery and 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 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

This will "WOW" us if you have the following:

Active / Current SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense

Who is ARA? (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ara) Learn more about ARA and Our Core Values at WHO WE ARE - ARA (https://www.ara.com/who-we-are/)

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/ #LI-AB

Please apply at careers.ara.com (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/APP1010ARAI/JobBoard/07442cec-d18e-4589-ab15-8342edc29af7/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) for the Junior Textile Tech position.LI-AB1

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Experience

Required

1-2 year: Have a general knowledge and understanding industrial sewing and/or fabric welding machinery and utilizing measurement tools

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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