Industrial Sewing Machine Technician: Install, Troubleshoot & Repair

Wing Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

401K with employer matching

Industry perks

Job summary

The Wing Group, featuring Mustang Survival, seeks an Industrial Sewing Machine Mechanic in Jacksonville, FL to install, repair, and maintain industrial sewing systems. You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and provide customer training while supporting distributors and field technicians.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics; OSHA-compliant safety

Qualifications

• Technical degree, vocational certification, or equivalent practical experience in industrial machinery, electronics, electromechanical systems, automation, or a related technical field.
• Experience repairing or servicing industrial sewing machines or comparable electromechanical equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, parts manuals, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of motors, sensors, solenoids, control boards, pneumatic components, and electronic control systems.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment and standard mechanical/electrical service tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license. Forklift

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and software-related problems on industrial sewing equipment.
• Perform repairs, adjustments, preventive maintenance, and machine inspections.
• Troubleshoot machine error codes and determine root causes of equipment failures.
• Replace and adjust mechanical and electronic components according to manufacturer specifications.
• Verify machine performance and sewing quality after repairs or adjustments.
• Provide remote technical support to customers, distributors, and field technicians by telephone, email, video conference, or other communication methods.
• Install industrial sewing machines and automated sewing systems at customer facilities.
• Perform machine setup, calibration, testing, and final operational verification.
• Confirm proper electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and safety requirements before equipment startup.
• Assist customers with integrating equipment into their production processes.
• Conduct production testing using customer materials, thread, needles, attachments, clamps, and other application-specific components.
• Support programmable pattern sewing machines, electronic sewing machines, bridge-type systems, and other automated sewing equipment.
• Create, modify, test, and optimize sewing programs according to customer applications.
• Configure machine parameters and operating settings.
• Assist with clamps, fixtures, templates, pallets, and other application-specific tooling.
• Evaluate sewing applications and recommend machine configurations or adjustments to improve productivity and sewing quality.
• Support automation projects from initial testing through installation and production startup.
• Conduct technical training for lead persons, technicians, and internal personnel.
• Provide instruction on machine operation, programming, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
• Develop or assist with technical training materials, troubleshooting guides, service procedures, and instructional documentation.
• Demonstrate new equipment, technologies, and technical features.
• Promote proper maintenance and service practices to maximize equipment reliability and service life.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Customer communication

Independent work

Education

Technical degree or vocational certification

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical testing tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

The Wing Group, featuring Mustang Survival, seeks an Industrial Sewing Machine Mechanic in Jacksonville, FL to install, repair, and maintain industrial sewing systems. You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and provide customer training while supporting distributors and field technicians.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics; OSHA-compliant safety