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

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• Perform setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on industrial sewing machines.
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• Make unscheduled repairs on production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance during machine servicing.
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• Read and interpret manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
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• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust equipment.
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• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
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• Ensure proper use and maintenance of production equipment.
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• Assist in training sewing machine operators in the proper setup and operation of machines.
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• Comply with all facility safety rules and regulations.
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• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
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• Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to your supervisor.
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• Maintain floor safety discipline by interceding with fellow employees who may engage in rule violations and/or unsafe, unhealthy activities.
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• Communicate to management those employees who persist in violations of safety rules and/or procedures.
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• Wear required personal protective equipment properly and report any defective PPE.
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• Report all near misses, accidents, injuries, or illnesses, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders.
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• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
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• Able to use and read a tape measure
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• General knowledge of fabrics and hand cutting of fabrics
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• Ability to use production equipment and hand/power tools
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• Capable of standing for extended periods
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• Capable of lifting on a continuous basis
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• Regularly required to talk and hear
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• Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching
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• Frequently lift and/or move objects over 35 pounds
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• Specific vision abilities required (close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to focus)
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• Repeating motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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• Wear safety shoes (steel-toed)
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• Wear safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1
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• Wear earmuffs with an NPR (noise reduction rating) of 30 dB
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Who you are

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

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• Hourly base salary range: Hourly $17 - $25 Depending on Experience
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• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
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• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
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• Time off with pay
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• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
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• Paid parental leave
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• Wellness programs and product discounts
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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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