Sewing Machine Mechanic

• 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
• 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

• High school graduate
• Technical training
• 2 years’ related experience in sewing and production machines
• Minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical knowledge are preferred
• OSHA certified
• Able to use and read a tape measure
• General knowledge of fabrics and hand cutting of fabrics
• Ability to use production equipment
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time
• Capable of lifting on a continuous basis
• Strong attention to details
• Follow written and verbal instructions

Minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical knowledge are preferred

• 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