Sewing Machine Service Technician

Sewing Machine Service Technician – Paid Training Provided

Chattanooga Sewing Machines | Knoxville, TN

Pay: $15–$20 per hour, depending on experience. Higher compensation may be considered for qualified candidates.

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 5 days per week, Monday–Saturday (scheduled days may vary).

Love fixing things? Enjoy working with your hands?

Are you mechanically minded and enjoy figuring out how things work? Do you find satisfaction in troubleshooting problems, taking things apart, and putting them back together?

If so, we want to meet you!

Chattanooga Sewing Machines is a growing, family-owned business looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined individual to join our Knoxville service department.

No sewing machine repair experience? No problem!

We're looking for someone with natural mechanical abilities, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn. We provide paid, hands-on training with our experienced service team, along with opportunities to attend manufacturer-led technical training.

Whether you've worked on cars, motorcycles, lawn mowers, appliances, electronics, or simply enjoy fixing things around the house, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Learning to clean, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair sewing and embroidery machines.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electronic issues.
• Performing routine maintenance and detailed repairs.
• Working alongside experienced technicians to develop your skills.
• Attending manufacturer-led technical training, with company-paid travel when required.
• Documenting repairs and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Providing quality workmanship and helping ensure customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a natural curiosity about how things work.
• Enjoyment of hands-on work, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
• Dependability, organization, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Patience and persistence when diagnosing difficult problems.
• Basic comfort using hand tools and working with mechanical components.
• Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 40 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability to work five days per week, Monday through Saturday, based on scheduling needs.
• Willingness to attend occasional company-paid training, which may require travel.

Previous sewing machine repair experience is NOT required!

Experience in automotive repair, small engines, appliances, electronics, mechanical maintenance, or similar hands-on work is a plus, but not required.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting pay of $15–$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Higher compensation may be considered for candidates with specialized technical experience.
• Paid, hands-on technical training.
• Company-paid manufacturer training opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Year-end bonus opportunity.
• Opportunities for professional development and increased compensation as skills develop.

About Chattanooga Sewing Machines

Chattanooga Sewing Machines is a family-owned sewing and embroidery machine dealership with locations in Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee.

We specialize in selling, servicing, and supporting sewing and embroidery equipment from some of the industry's leading manufacturers, including Brother, Janome, Baby Lock, and more.

We take pride in providing excellent customer service, dependable repairs, and a welcoming workplace where employees can develop their skills and build long-term careers.

We're looking for someone who wants more than just another job—someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in their work, and wants to learn a valuable, specialized trade.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're the person friends and family turn to when something breaks, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and tell us about something you've repaired, built, or taken apart and successfully put back together.

We look forward to meeting you!

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about something you've repaired, built, or taken apart and successfully put back together. What was it?
• What types of mechanical or electronic equipment have you worked on?
• Are you available to work five days per week, Monday through Saturday, with scheduled days varying?
• Are you willing to attend paid technical training, including occasional company-paid travel?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20