Mechanic II (2631)

GOODWILL SOUTH FLORIDA•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine preventive maintenance and complex repairs on sewing machines. Ensure that sewing machines are always in working order and that a parts inventory is maintained.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Constant updates on industrial machinery are also required.
Experience with single-needle lockstitch, single-needle chain stitch, bar-tack, buttonhole, felling, and irons is also required.
At least 5 years of experience as a sewing room mechanic; experience in all types of sewing room machinery.
Experience with single & multi-needle lockstitch & chain stitch, bar-tack, buttonhole, felling & irons.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English effectively.
Listens well, is dependable, and takes pride in work.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethics, and upholds organizational values.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to enhance performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; completes work promptly; strives to increase productivity; works efficiently and effectively.
Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
Is consistently at work and on time.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Saurer and Gerber machine experience is a plus.
Creole and/or Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

Skills to repair and set up the following sewing machines: Single needle, Double-needle, Zigzag, Overlock/Safety Stitch, Coverstitch, Bartack, Flat Seamer, Eyelet, and Buttonholing machines (Pass Goodwill Practical Test and Written Test).
Basic knowledge of Belt Loop, Programmable, Embroidery, Crease, Pressing, Fusing, and Automatic Cutting Machines.
Solve any electrical problems in the machines. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs, components, electrical functions, and maintenance.
Ability to program machines to the sewing requirements and understanding of the machine manuals and functions
Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Move sewing machines when required.
Clean the sewing equipment.
Change and monitor the oil levels and filters
Lubricate/Grease the parts of the machines when required.
Repair the machine’s lamps and thread stands. Adjust electrical cables and air hoses
Connect and disconnect the sewing machines. Change electrical installations, including motors, switches, and plugs
Turn on/off compressors, boilers, and crease/fusing machines.
Monitor air leaks from production lines
Ability to change needles and identify defective parts, including sewing presser feet, needle guards, eyes protectors, needle plates, trimmers/cutters, and more complex parts
Maintain order and clean the mechanic workshop.
Maintain 95% or better attendance
All other duties as assigned.