1st Shift - Experienced Sewing Machine Maintenance Mechanic

Schedule : 6 : 45am - 3 : 15pm (Monday through Friday) - opportunity for overtime

Summary :

The Maintenance Technician will perform required maintenance and repairs on building and equipment; as scheduled or as needed during processing hours.

Responsibilities will include :

Main Duties & Responsibilities :

Capable of troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical problems on assigned equipment and supporting manufacturing operations by responding to operator complaints and equipment breakdowns.

Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics as well as mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.

Perform all mechanical Predictive & Preventative Maintenance (PMs) on various manufacturing and facility services equipment.

Document PMs using computerized maintenance management systems. Possess basic computer skills with the ability to send and receive emails, electronically respond to Maintenance Requests.

Build, install, remodel, and / or make changes to building grounds or equipment, including structures, electrical systems, mechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, building systems and related maintenance.

Assist in the design, specification and / or procurement of new equipment. Work with outside contractors and vendors as necessary.

Assist in training personnel on the operation of production equipment. Assist with installation of new equipment.

Understand and adhere to LO / TO, Confined Space, Hot Work, and all other plant safety requirements.

Operate assigned equipment including forklift, scissor lift platform, and all other motorized machine moving equipment used in the facility.

Maintain a clean workshop free of debris and hazards.

Available to assist with unexpected events and emergencies.

Qualification Requirements :

Minimum 5 plus years experience as an electro-mechanical technician or maintenance technician working in a manufacturing environment.

Textile industry experience is highly desirable.

Experience performing Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Work Order (WO) repairs, inspections, and adjustments.

Experience troubleshooting and repairing automated systems and controls.

Ability to read blueprints and schematic designs.

Ability to document activities utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally in English.

Physical / Environmental Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.

Other duties with different demands may also be assigned by the employee's supervisor. John Matouk & Co., Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and analogous state statutes.

Therefore, to the extent required by law, John Matouk & Co., Inc. will make reasonable accommodations to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Employees and applicants should discuss requests for reasonable accommodations with Human Resources at any time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, office equipment, or controls and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb. The employee is occasionally required to stand;

stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color recognition, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Type : Full-time