Back Sewing Machine Maintenance Technician

Back Sewing Machine Maintenance Technician

Description in French and English The Sewing Machine Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial sewing machines and related equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production operations. The role supports production by minimizing downtime, improving machine performance, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, and adjust industrial sewing machines and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues and carry out repairs.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns quickly to minimize production downtime.
• Calibrate machines to ensure proper stitch quality and production efficiency.
• Replace worn or defective parts such as needles, motors, belts, loopers, and feed mechanisms.
• Maintain maintenance records, repair logs, and spare parts usage.
• Support production teams in machine operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure machines operate according to safety and quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper lubrication of machines and work areas.

Qualifications

• Compétences et aptitudes requises

• Solide connaissance des machines à coudre industrielles (point noué, surjeteuse, recouvreuse, bartaqueuse, etc.).

• Compétences en diagnostic et dépannage mécanique ainsi qu’en électricité de base.

• Capacité à lire et interpréter des manuels techniques et des schémas de machines.

• Excellentes capacités d’analyse et de résolution de problèmes.

• Capacité à travailler sous pression et à réagir rapidement en cas de panne.

• Sens du détail et engagement envers la qualité.

• Maîtrise des outils informatiques de base pour le reporting de maintenance (la connaissance d’un système GMAO/CMMS constitue un atout).

• Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industrial sewing machines (lockstitch, overlock, flatlock, bar-tack, etc.).

• Mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read technical manuals and machine diagrams.

• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to breakdowns.

• Attention to detail and quality.

• Basic computer skills for maintenance reporting (CMMS is a plus).

• Formation et expérience

• Diplôme ou certificat technique en mécanique, électromécanique ou maintenance industrielle.

• Expérience de 2 à 5 ans en maintenance de machines à coudre industrielles, idéalement dans l’industrie de l’habillement ou du textile.

• Une expérience des systèmes de maintenance préventive constitue un avantage.

• Education & Experience

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Industrial Maintenance.

• 2-5 years of experience in sewing machine maintenance, preferably in garment or textile manufacturing.

• Experience with preventive maintenance systems is an advantage.