Sewing Machine Mechanic

 

Position Overview

The Sewing Machine Mechanic will be responsible for performing setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on industrial sewing machines.

What you'll do

• 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

Who you are

• 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

What's in it for you?

• Hourly base salary range: Hourly $17 - $25 Depending on Experience
• 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

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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