Sewing Repair Technician

Service Thread develops great products with teams of great people. We're proud to hire talented people with passions and aspirations beyond the workday. We are seeking employees who share our core values: Focus, Drive, Innovation, Integrity, and Exceeding Customer Expectations.

We are currently seeking a Sewing Repair Technician. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check and a drug screen. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, short term disability, and life insurance for full-time employees.

Combine multiple skillsets to comprehensively repair, overhaul, and upgrade heavy-duty industrial sewing machines.

This isn't just parts swapping as these machines aren't all the same and will usually require modifications to ensure proper function. They require fine tuning to perform to customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Complete full repair or overhaul process of customers' sewing machines

Clean and strip machines for full inspection

Evaluate condition of parts

Use parts diagrams and schematics

Keep detailed record of parts used and repairs made

Use computer to update Repair Work Orders

Assemble and test new sewing machines

Set up machine according to customers' request or preference

Inspect machine for any adjustments or repairs needed

Test machine with customers' thread type and stitch length

Cut and assemble wooden crate for safe freight travel

Fill customer parts orders

Use computer to view orders for parts

Use mobile phone or scanner to access order and apply parts to the order

Bag, tag, package, and weigh order

Apply shipping label and place in outgoing shipment stack

Receive and stow new parts for inventory

Count parts to ensure packing list is correct

Use computer to find bin locations

Place parts in designated bins

Mark overflow and place in correct areas

Use document scanner to send packing list

Clean and Organize

Parts

Tools

Supplies

Keep basic inventory of consumable items

Rags, Tool Bits, Shipping supplies, etc.

Inform purchasing or management when to order more

Qualifications

Ability to stay on task, without direct supervision

High proficiency with hand tools and power tools

Excellent Mechanical Aptitude

High-level Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Basic computer skills

Basic electrical knowledge

Ability to lift heavy objects, stand, sit, or squat for extended periods

Metal fabrication experience preferred

Wood fabrication experience preferred