Sewing Machine Mechanic

The Sewing Machine Mechanic will be responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on industrial sewing machines. If you have hands-on experience repairing and maintaining sewing machines, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Perform setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on industrial sewing machines; Make unscheduled repairs on production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance during machine servicing; Read and interpret manuals to perform required maintenance and service; Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust equipment; Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment; Ensure proper use and maintenance of production equipment; Assist in training sewing machine operators in the proper setup and operation of machines; Comply with all facility safety rules and regulations; Comply with OSHA safety and health rules; Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to your supervisor; Maintain floor safety discipline by interceding with fellow employees who may engage in rule violations and/or unsafe, unhealthy activities; Communicate to management those employees who persist in violations of safety rules and/or procedures; Wear required personal protective equipment properly and report any defective PPE; Report all near misses, accidents, injuries, or illnesses, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders; Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor

Requirements

High school graduate; Technical training; 2 years’ related experience in sewing and production machines; OSHA certified; Able to use and read a tape measure; General knowledge of fabrics and hand cutting of fabrics; Ability to use production equipment and hand/power tools; Capable of standing for extended periods; Capable of lifting on a continuous basis; Regularly required to talk and hear; Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching; Frequently lift and/or move objects over 35 pounds; Specific vision abilities required (close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to focus); Repeating motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers; Wear safety shoes (steel-toed); Wear safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1+; Wear earmuffs with an NPR (noise reduction rating) of 30 dB; Strong attention to details; Follow written and verbal instructions

Nice to have

Minor plumbing; carpentry; electrical knowledge

Benefits

Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability; A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth; Time off with pay; 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching; Paid parental leave; Wellness programs and product discounts