Shop Floor Technician
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Manufacturing / Production
Industrial Maintenance, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Production
Description
Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Shop Floor Technician working on-site at our Huntsville, AL facility. The Shop Floor Technician is responsible for supporting the manufacturing of mechanical prototype devices and/or products. They will operate machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and various hand tools used in the production process.
Under direct supervision, the Shop Floor Technician will support the logistics and transportation team performing various shop floor duties. Must be able to read technical manuals, including blueprints and schematics.
This position will require a background check and must have the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.
Requirements / What we are seeking- H.S. diploma or G.E.D., plus advanced training and 2-3 years’ experience in manufacturing
- Applied working knowledge of utilizing hand tools, power tools and measurement tools
- Familiarity with mechanical systems and safe work practices
- Assists with cleaning up sites, disposing of waste, and helping with other needs
- Cleans shops and yard to maintain appearance and safety
- Operates or assists forklift drivers in transporting materials
- Familiarity with technical manuals, including blueprints, schematics and sketches
- Safely utilize tools and hardware using standard fabrication shop practices
- Ability to function as an integral part of a team
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods; capable of lifting 50 lbs independently and more with assistance
- Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War
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:
ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at
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