Senior Technician, Textiles

Velcro; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Velcro Companies is seeking a technical expert to apply scientific and engineering principles to testing, product development, and process improvements. You will lead trials on production and prototype equipment, analyze data with Minitab, and document results to drive customer-focused solutions.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree and 8–9 years of technician experience, strong mentoring skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Technical field or equivalent experience.
• 8 years’ Technician experience with degree, 9+ years without a degree.
• Minitab expert level.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and train others.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and achieve project results on cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional time management, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Detail orientation and organized.
• Proficient in MS Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to others within department.
• Creatively develops techniques to understand and solve challenging customer problems.
• Researches and identifies new test methods and processes to understand customer needs and create solutions.
• Conducts trials on production and prototype equipment.
• Documents results and prepares reports.
• Approves and implements new procedures.
• Expands internal testing and process capabilities.
• Supports multiple projects across various business categories and operations.
• Shares knowledge and provides mentoring and training.

Skills

Minitab expert

Leadership & mentoring

Team collaboration

Independent work

Effective communication

Time management

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Education

Associates Degree in Technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

It’s a great time to join Velcro Companies!

Technical expert in applying scientific and engineering principles to a wide range of testing, product, equipment, and process development. Expert in applying statistical tools to prepare data and draw useful conclusion from the data. Skillful conduct trials on production and prototype equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to others within department.


• Creatively develops techniques to understand and solve challenging customer problems.


• Researches and identifies new test methods and processes to understand customer needs and create solutions.


• Conducts trials on production and prototype equipment.


• Documents results and prepares reports.


• Approves and implements new procedures.


• Expands internal testing and process capabilities.


• Supports multiple projects across various business categories and operations.


• Shares knowledge and provides mentoring and training.

Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Participates in external technical organizations and groups


• Other duties may be assigned or required for the performance of this position

Knowledge & Experience (Minimum Job Qualifications):

• Associates Degree in Technical field (can be substituted with certificate and/or additional equivalent related work experience).


• 8 years’ Technician experience with degree, 9+ years without a degree.


• Minitab; expert level.


• Ability to lead, mentor, and train others.


• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Ability to communicate effectively and achieve project results on cross-functional teams.


• Exceptional time management, interpersonal, and communications skills.


• Detail orientation and organized.


• Proficient in MS Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

Fostering a culture where people thrive—safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Safety

Safety is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)


• Dental Coverage


• Vision Coverage


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Award WinningWellness and Incentive Program


• Life Insurance


• Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Business Travel Accident Insurance


• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance


• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Planwith generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

• Paid Vacation Time


• Paid Sick Time


• Paid Parental Leave


• 13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®


• Employee Recognition Programs


• Employee Resource Groups


• Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program


• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.