Pay: $32-$36/hr DOE
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment with a strong focus on industrial sewing machines. This role is responsible for keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime and supporting production goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and industrial sewing machines
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, motor, sensor, and control system issues
- Diagnose and repair industrial sewing machine problems including timing, tension, stitch formation, feed systems, and alignment issues
- Service and maintain walking-foot, compound-feed, long-arm, double-needle, and other industrial sewing equipment
- Conduct routine inspections and maintain maintenance records, repair logs, and parts inventory
- Install, set up, calibrate, and test new or relocated equipment
- Work closely with production teams to resolve equipment issues and improve machine performance
- Train operators on proper machine setup, daily maintenance, and identifying potential equipment concerns
- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, productivity, and quality
Qualifications:
- Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required
- Minimum 3 years of experience repairing and maintaining industrial sewing machines
- Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Experience diagnosing timing, tension, feed, alignment, and stitch-quality issues on industrial sewing equipment
- Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
- Welding or light fabrication experience is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment