Sewing Repair Technician at Service Thread

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