Junior Sewing Textile Tech

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 Sewing Textile Tech on-site at our Huntsville, AL location.  A Jr. Sewing Textile Technician, under direct supervision, will be able to fabricate, build, assemble and reinforce parts of various material products based on customer specifications.

The Jr. Sewing Textile Tech will operate industrial sewing machinery and learn fabric welding application processes and techniques.  Must have a willingness to learn the 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 Sewing Textile Tech. will provide support to other textile technicians in order to deliver quality products to the customer.

This position will require at minimum the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War. 

Pay Ranges: From $18 - $23 per hour; it is based on years of experience in a specialized industrial sewing &/or mechanical skills and knowledge that you may bring to the position.

We are seeking the following in a Jr Sewing Textile Tech:

• Have a 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

Nice if you have the following but not a dealbreaker:

• Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War

Who is ARA?
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 company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

*Learn more about who we are and what we do by going to: www.ara.com

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay Ranges: From $18 - $23 hourly, it is based on years of experience and any special industrial sewing &/or mechanical skills and knowledge that you may bring to the position.  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/ 

Interested?  Please apply by going to www.careers.ara.com for the Junior Sewing Textile Tech position. #LI-AB1