Sewing Machine Maintenance & Repair Technician

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

The Sewing Machine Maintenance & Repair Technician will perform sewing machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance in an industrial setting.

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Essential Functions/Responsibilities                                                                         

• Safely and effectively support industrial sewing production operations by:
  • Preparing and performing sewing machine setups for scheduled production runs.
  • Conducting scheduled preventative maintenance on sewing machines and related parts/equipment.
  • Performing repairs of sewing machines during machine servicing.
  • Thoroughly conducting troubleshooting techniques to identify equipment and operational issues, and providing emergency/unscheduled repairs of sewing machines to minimize production disruptions.
• Read, interpret, and perform sewing machine maintenance and servicing per instruction and repair manuals.
• Properly communicate, both verbally and in writing, business needs for repairs, maintenance, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Record and maintain accurate and detailed service records and documentation.
• Proactively educate Team Members on proper machine usage and best practices.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean maintenance work area, ensuring tools and materials are kept in good working order and available, as needed. 

Qualifications

Education/Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of sewing machine repair and maintenance experience, required. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Technical Skills.  Ability to read and comprehend instruction and repair manuals, safety rules and requirements, and work standards and processes.  Basic understanding of industrial sewing production equipment and functions.  Working knowledge of general maintenance processes and troubleshooting techniques applied to industrial sewing machines and equipment.  Ability to use hand tools, and repair equipment and devices.
• Core People Skills.  Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.  Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty.  Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.
• Communication Skills.  Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.  Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar.  Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing business need for repairs, maintenance, supplies, tools, or equipment. Ability to effectively communicate job related information in one-on-one and small group situations with other Team Members, including management.  
• Computer and Applications Skills.  Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy.  Ability to identify and prioritize urgent maintenance and repair needs, requests, and emergencies, and communicate as needed to supervisor(s) in a timely manner.

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time, bend and reach, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and use hands and fingers to feel and grasp.  Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and lift 75 pounds occasional