Preventive Maintenance Technician - Sewing

This position requires superior skills in technical/mechanical repairs.  Responsible for diagnoses and repair of multiple types of production and sewing equipment. Accurate record-keeping along with maintaining parts inventory. Experience with computerized monogram, embroidery machines, and sewing services equipment is a plus.

Position Summary:

• Identify and provide preventive maintenance and repairs on Embroidery  and Hemming machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Analyze and repair production equipment with a minimal amount of downtime.
• Complete work orders with accurate information, including time and materials used.
• Investigates and monitors problems to predict concerns for production time.
• Maintain parts inventory and monitor the usage of parts used for assigned systems of responsibility.
• Work Overtime and Weekends when needed.
• Safety - Learns and complies with all company safety rules; Uses appropriate safety equipment at all times; Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to supervisors.

Essential Skills:

• Extensive experience with hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.

• Must have the ability to disassemble machinery, analyze defective parts and use diagnostic skills to make required repairs to ensure uninterrupted operation of plant equipment.

• Extensive knowledge of electrical operation, wiring safety procedures and solid-state circuitry is a plus.

• Ability to read electro-mechanical blueprints, thoroughly analyze them, and make proper diagnoses.

• Ability to maintain accurate up-to-date records and logs.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment; Perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner; Work as part of a team as well as complete assignments independently; Take instructions from supervisors; Exercise problem-solving skills; and Interact with co-workers, supervisors, guests and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

• Must obtain certification to operate forklifts.