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Sewing Machine Technician

Bernina of America, LLC
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2027

Bernina has been a leader in the sewing machine industry for over 100 years with a reputation for the highest quality in our industry. We have an outstanding opportunity for a skilled sewing machine repair technician to join our team.

Our service center supports our customers nationwide with the finest service and machine repair. This is a career oriented, full time role working onsite at our headquarters in Aurora, IL. Pay $25 to $28 per hour with full benefits.

Job Summary

The sewing machine technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of sewing, quilting and embroidery machines. Troubleshoots problems and provides repairs in a professional and timely manner. Performs adjustments to factory specifications.

Essential Functions

  • Diagnose problems with company products, make adjustments or repairs.
  • Troubleshooting to include circuit boards.
  • Record and report quality issues and trends.

Competencies

  • Customer focus and service attitude with strong communications skills.
  • Skilled in the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
  • Interpret exploded blueprints of sewing machines.
  • Hands on small parts mechanical and electronic repair experience.
  • Good computer skills.

Required Education and Experience

Two or more years’ work experience with sewing machine repair and/or maintenance.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list 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.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of experience do you have with sewing machine repair?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28

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