Sewing Machine Mechanic

** Sewing Machine Mechanic
**** Tailored Brands
** is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formal wear and a broad selection of business casual offerings. The company aims to help its customers love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through a convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites. The company’s brands include
** Joseph Abboud**,
** Men’s Wearhouse, Jos.

A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion**. At Tailored Brands, we value differences and know they make us better. We are always working to make our Company a more diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work.
** About the Job
** The Maintenance Department is currently seeking a dependable, motivated, and self-driven Sewing Machine Mechanic to join the team at Joseph Abboud Manufacturing in New Bedford. The Sewing Machine Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, adjusting, and troubleshooting industrial sewing machines and related equipment to ensure machines operate safely, efficiently, and consistently. This position works closely with sewing operators, supervisors, and production personnel to minimize equipment downtime and support production goals.
** What You’ll Do | Key Accountabilities*
* · Inspect, maintain, adjust, and repair industrial sewing machines and related equipment.
· Troubleshoot mechanical and operational problems and determine appropriate repairs or adjustments.
* Perform routine preventative maintenance to keep equipment operating efficiently.
* Set up and adjust machines for different styles, fabrics, operations, and production requirements.
* Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and production requests for mechanical assistance.
* Identify unusual machine sounds, vibrations, stitching problems, or other conditions that may indicate equipment issues.
* Keep the maintenance area, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
* Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including applicable lockout/tagout requirements.
* Perform other related activities as assigned and needed
** Skills & Experience
*** Mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose equipment problems.
* Technical, vocational or trade school education is a plus
* Previous experience repairing and maintaining industrial sewing machines preferred.
* Previous experience in a garment or textile manufacturing environment preferred.
* Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, instructions, and maintenance procedures.
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
* Flexibility and dependability is required and must be willing to work overtime, off-shift, weekends, and holidays to support production needs
* Ability to work alone and in a team environment

Other Duties:

- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
** Reporting – Working Relationships*
* · Reports directly to Maintenance Manager
** Work Environment:
*** Ability to work in a production warehouse environment with exposure to various climate conditions (warm, cold, heat) and under stressful conditions such as small and high spaces with the following repetitive physical demands: continuous standing, walking, sitting, use of hands and fingers, grasping, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, stretching, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, working and reaching overhead, using ladders or lifts, and frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more
** Physical

Qualifications:

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* · Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
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