Service Technician (Mechanical Repair)

Job Description

Job Description

Build a Career Repairing Precision Machines.

Do you enjoy taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together better than before?

Aurora Sewing Center is looking for a mechanically inclined individual to join our Service Department. You don't need sewing machine repair experience—we'll teach you. If you have experience working with tools, repairing equipment, troubleshooting mechanical or electrical problems, or simply enjoy fixing things, we'd love to meet you.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in a specialized trade with one-on-one mentoring and manufacturer training.

What You'll Enjoy:

• Starting wage of $22/hour.
• Full-time or part-time opportunities.
• Stable daytime schedule (typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
• No nights.
• Clean, climate-controlled work environment.
• Paid hands-on training.
• Friendly, family-owned company.
• Opportunity to develop specialized technical skills.

What You'll Do:

As a Service Technician, you'll inspect, diagnose, repair, maintain, and test sewing and embroidery machines.

Every day is different. You'll work with:

• Precision mechanical components.
• Small electric motors.
• Gears and drive systems.
• Timing mechanisms.
• Electronic controls.
• Circuit boards.
• Computerized machines.

You'll use hand tools, diagnostic equipment, service manuals, and your problem-solving skills to return machines to like-new operating condition.

If you enjoy puzzles and mechanical challenges, this is an incredibly rewarding career.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Likes working with their hands.
• Enjoys solving mechanical problems.
• Is dependable and takes pride in quality work.
• Has strong attention to detail.
• Can stay organized.
• Is willing to learn every day.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Great Backgrounds Include.

You do NOT need sewing machine experience.

People who often excel in this position have experience in:

• Appliance repair.
• Automotive repair.
• Small engine repair.
• Maintenance technician.
• Copier or printer repair.
• Small circuit repair.
• Manufacturing maintenance.
• Electronics repair.
• HVAa.
• Mechanical assembly.
• Machine shop work.
• Military mechanical experience.
• Hobbyists who enjoy fixing mechanical or electronic equipment.

If you've always been the person friends and family call to fix things, we'd like to talk with you.

What You'll Need:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read service information and follow procedures.
• Great communication skills.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Previous repair experience is helpful, but not required. We will train the right candidate.

Training & Growth:

• Every technician begins with structured, one-on-one training alongside an experienced mentor.
• We're looking for someone who wants more than just a job—we're looking for someone who wants a career.

About Aurora Sewing Center:

Aurora Sewing Center has proudly served Western New York for more than 45 years. As a family-owned business with three locations serving Buffalo and Rochester, we are known for exceptional customer service, technical expertise, and a supportive team culture.

Our mission is simple:

To encourage and inspire sewists of all levels to create their legacy by making sewing, embroidery, and quilting easy, fun, and enjoyable.

Apply Today!

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy working with your hands, and are looking for a stable daytime career where you can continue learning, we'd love to hear from you.