**Description** The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) (https://www.ara.com/huntsville-alabama/) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc ( www.ara.com ) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Textile Tech 1 on-site at our Huntsville, AL location. Senior Textile Tech 1, capable of performing all tasks utilizing industrial sewing machinery and fabric welding application processes and techniques. Senior Textile Technician 1 will ensure quality standards are met for customers and collaborate with team members, including engineers, designers, pattern makers, and quality control personnel, to ensure seamless production flow and timely delivery. Effectively communicate, assist and train less experienced textile technicians within the sewing department. **Must Haves as a Senior Textile Tech 1:** + Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense + Have 5-6 years’ experience and working knowledge of operating, maintaining, troubleshooting fabric welding equipment and sewing machines to fabricate and assemble various textile products + Experience with reading blueprints, schematics and/or sketches, interpret technical specifications, and work orders + Assist and help train other lower-level textile techs to read interpret technical specifications, blueprints, and work orders + Conduct quality control inspection of finished products for defects, ensuring they meet quality standards and military customer specifications + Effectively communicate verbal and written + Willingness to train less experienced textile technicians within the sewing fabrication department + 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 + Ability to perform 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 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 **Senior** **Textile Tech 1** position. \#LI-AB1 **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Preferred** + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + **Innovative:** Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking + **Functional Expert:** Considered a thought leader on a subject + **Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Motivations** **Preferred** + **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help + **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals + **Growth Opportunities:** Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility + **Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks + **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization **Experience** **Required** + 5-6 years: Experience and working knowledge of operating, maintaining, troubleshooting fabric welding equipment and sewing machines to fabricate and assemble various textile products Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.