Maintenance Technician

Sewing Machine Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on performing mechanical maintenance, repair, and adjustment of industrial sewing machines to ensure reliable, high-quality production. You will diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues, carry out preventive maintenance, and keep equipment operating at peak performance in a manufacturing environment.

• Perform regular maintenance, tune-ups, and thorough cleaning of sewing machines to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Replace worn or damaged components such as needles, belts, motors, presser feet, and other small parts, ensuring proper installation and function.
• Calibrate sewing machines for optimal performance, including adjusting timing, alignment, and operating parameters.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues on industrial sewing machines using diagnostic testing and systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Conduct effective repairs to minimize downtime on production lines and restore machines to full operating condition.
• Perform detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis to maintain consistent stitch quality and overall machine reliability.
• Adjust machines for different fabrics, stitch types, and garment patterns, including calibrating needle and thread tension and configuring machines for high-speed production.
• Ensure proper stitch formation to prevent skipped stitches, thread breakage, or fabric damage.
• Carry out technical assessments of manufacturing problems related to series tools and implement professional corrections when tool-related issues occur.
• Schedule required equipment repairs and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with the supervisor when technical or quantitative problems arise that cannot be resolved with reasonable effort.
• Change over tooling and machine setups to the appropriate configuration for current operational and production needs.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the workshop and workstations, following established housekeeping standards.
• Comply with all occupational safety requirements and promote a safe working environment.

• Hands-on experience performing mechanical maintenance on sewing machines, including industrial sewing equipment.
• Proficiency in taking apart small machines and reassembling them correctly after repair or maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving mechanical and basic electrical issues in sewing machines.
• Demonstrated ability in small parts repair, including replacement and adjustment of needles, belts, motors, and presser feet.
• Experience with preventive and preventative maintenance practices to reduce machine failures and downtime.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills within a manufacturing or maintenance technician environment.
• Ability to adjust sewing machines for various fabrics, stitch types, and production requirements, including tension and speed settings.
• Capability to perform diagnostic testing and implement effective repairs under time-sensitive production conditions.
• Attention to detail to maintain consistent stitch quality and machine reliability.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area and adhering to occupational safety standards.

• Experience working with industrial sewing operations in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with changeover of tooling and configuring machines for different production runs.
• Ability to coordinate repair schedules and communicate equipment status with supervisors or team leads.
• Comfort working independently within a small team environment while managing multiple maintenance tasks.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to perform root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.

You will join a small, close-knit team that values reliability, collaboration, and hands-on expertise. The schedule is structured around four 10-hour shifts, providing a stable full-time opportunity with an extended weekend period. This environment offers the chance to work closely with production operations, develop specialized skills in sewing machine maintenance, and contribute directly to efficient, high-quality manufacturing.

The role is based in a manufacturing setting focused on industrial sewing operations and related tooling. You will work primarily on 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with on-call expectations from Friday through Sunday as needed. The environment involves…