Sewing Machine Mechanic

Sewing Machine MechanicHunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry. We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?Position OverviewThe Sewing Machine Mechanic will be responsible for performing setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on industrial sewing machines.What You'll DoPerform 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 measureGeneral knowledge of fabrics and hand cutting of fabricsAbility to use production equipment and hand/power toolsCapable of standing for extended periodsCapable of lifting on a continuous basisRegularly required to talk and hearRequires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouchingFrequently lift and/or move objects over 35 poundsSpecific vision abilities required (close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to focus)Repeating motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingersWear safety shoes (steel-toed)Wear safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1+Wear earmuffs with an NPR (noise reduction rating) of 30 dBWho You AreHigh school graduateTechnical training2 years' related experience in sewing and production machinesMinor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical knowledge are preferredOSHA certifiedAble to use and read a tape measureGeneral knowledge of fabrics and hand cutting of fabricsAbility to use production equipmentAbility to use hand and power toolsCapable of standing for extended periods of timeCapable of lifting on a continuous basisStrong attention to detailsFollow written and verbal instructionsWhat's In It For You?Hourly base salary range: Hourly $17 - $25 Depending on ExperienceGenerous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disabilityA company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growthTime off with pay401(k) plan with a degree of employer matchingPaid parental leaveWellness programs and product discountsPlease note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential. Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.