Industrial Sewing Machine Mechanic for High-Tech PPE

Manufacturer - Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & dental insurance

Retirement benefits after 90 days

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Ricochet Manufacturing, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking an Industrial Sewing Machine Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair industrial sewing, cutting, and finishing equipment used in a cut-and-sew operation. You will ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently, and at high quality to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include servicing sewing, cutting, and sealing equipment, adjusting performance settings, and supporting setup and tuning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of sewing machine mechanic experience in a cut-and-sew manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair industrial sewing machines including single needle, overlock, coverstitch, bartack, buttonhole, and specialty machines.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fabric cutting machines including automated cutters, straight knife, band knife, and die cutting equipment.
• Maintain and service seam sealing and heat-sealing machines including hot air, hot wedge, ultrasonic, and tape-sealing equipment.
• Adjust temperature, pressure, speed, and alignment settings on seam sealing machines to meet product specifications and material requirements.
• Ensure cutting accuracy, blade condition, and sealing integrity to support quality and compliance requirements.
• Assist with machine setup, attachments, and operation-specific tuning.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns.
• Ensure machines meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintain maintenance records and assist with parts inventory.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals/diagrams/schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ricochet Manufacturing, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking an Industrial Sewing Machine Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair industrial sewing, cutting, and finishing equipment used in a cut-and-sew operation. You will ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently, and at high quality to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include servicing sewing, cutting, and sealing equipment, adjusting performance settings, and supporting setup and tuning.