Sewing Machine Mechanic

Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Division•Augusta, GA

35d•$17 - $25

About The Position

The Sewing Machine Mechanic will be responsible for performing setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on industrial sewing machines.

Requirements

High school graduate
Technical training
2 years' related experience in sewing and production machines
Able to use and read a tape measure
General knowledge of fabrics and hand cutting of fabrics
Ability to use production equipment
Ability to use hand and power tools
Capable of standing for extended periods of time
Capable of lifting on a continuous basis
Strong attention to details
Follow written and verbal instructions

Nice To Haves

Minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical knowledge are preferred
OSHA certified

Responsibilities

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