Sewing Machine Operator

Applied Research Associates (ARA) currently has an immediate opening for a Sewing Machine Operator. The Sewing Machine Operator will operate and tend sewing machines in order to perform sewing operations on various materials. This includes joining, reinforcing and decorating various parts and materials. They mount attachments such as needles and pattern blades and adjust the sewing machines according to the specifications provided to them.

This Sewing Machine Operator will be required to guide and join a variety of large format materials. It is important for all industrial sewing machine operators to possess in depth knowledge of industrial sewing machinery. Sound hand-eye coordination and the ability to cope with moderate physical effort will be necessary. This position will require close communication with design engineers, program managers, and technical staff for the development of prototype systems.

Responsibilities:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Maintain clean, neat orderly and safe work area
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good math and measurement skills with the ability to read fractions
• The ability to follow instructions verbally, in writing, or in diagrams
• Can lift and move up to 50lbs without assistance
• Stand, stoop, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull for an 8-hour shift
• Great manual dexterity
• Demonstrated experience working as a member of a high functioning team
• Operate an industrial sewing machine, performing a variety of stitch types
• Properly sew a variety of units, large and small and/or subassemblies
• Layout and cut materials using patterns, scissors, and/or cutting equipment
• Visually inspect subassemblies and finished goods per quality standards
• Report issues /concerns to leadership, as needed
• Occasional overtime may be required to support business needs
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to material handling equipment, moderate noise and the use of protective eye equipment
• Minor sewing machine maintenance (i.e., changing needles, oiling machine, changing thread, etc.)
• Additional duties as needed/required

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years' experience in production industrial stitching experience
• In-depth knowledge of industrial stitching equipment such as walking foot and double needle machines
• Extensive knowledge of industrial stitching procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• US citizen
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance

COMPANY INFORMATION:

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 1200 professionals. 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.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Sewing Machine Operator position.

Experience

• 5 - 20 years: Relevant industrial sewing experience

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)