Maintenance Technician - Industrial Sewing Equipment

Aer-Flo Environmental; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aer-Flo Environmental in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep industrial sewing equipment and fabrication machinery operating safely and efficiently. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and support production with timely repairs to minimize downtime.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, experience with sewing machines used for geotextiles and fabrics, and strong adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Direct experience maintaining industrial sewing machines used for geotextiles and related fabrics.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, and maintenance instructions.
• Welding or light fabrication experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment and sewing machines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and servo-drive systems.
• Maintain sewing machines used for geotextiles and other textiles.
• Diagnose machine performance issues including timing and stitch quality.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records and spare parts inventory.
• Assist with installation, calibration, and relocation of equipment.
• Collaborate with operators and Quality to resolve equipment issues.
• Follow safety procedures and keep work areas clean.
• Participate in continuous improvement for reliability and productivity.

Job description

Job Description: Maintenance Technician - Industrial Sewing Equipment

Date: 10/01/2026

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Aer-Flo Environmental is a leading provider of erosion control and water management solutions. We take pride in creating innovative, reliable, and environmentally conscious products that protect our natural surroundings. Our team is built on creativity, collaboration, and a genuine passion for making a positive ecological impact while having fun along the way.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring our facility, production equipment, fabrication machinery, and industrial sewing equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and direct experience maintaining industrial sewing machines used in the fabrication of geotextiles, reinforced vinyl, and other industrial textile products.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment, facility systems, industrial sewing machines, fabrication equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and servo‑drive systems to minimize downtime and support production schedules.
• Maintain and repair industrial sewing machines used in the fabrication of geotextile, reinforced vinyl, turbidity barriers, containment products, and other industrial textile products.
• Diagnose and correct machine‑performance issues involving timing, feed systems, thread tension, stitch quality, material tracking, component wear, motors, belts, bearings, shafts, gears, sensors, and controls.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintain preventive maintenance schedules, service records, repair histories, parts usage, and critical spare parts inventory.
• Assist with installation, setup, calibration, testing, relocation, and improvement of manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Collaborate with sewing operators, Production, Operations, and Quality to resolve equipment concerns, improve performance, and support product quality.
• Follow lockout/tagout and all company safety procedures, maintain clean and organized work areas, and identify hazards before work begins.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, productivity, safety, quality, and the reduction of recurring failures.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and experience troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Direct experience maintaining and repairing industrial sewing machines used for geotextiles, reinforced PVC vinyl, coated fabrics, canvas, or similar industrial textile materials.
• Ability to troubleshoot motors, bearings, gearboxes, drives, sensors, controls, production machinery, and facility equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, parts diagrams, and preventive maintenance instructions.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment; welding or light fabrication experience is a plus.
• Strong root causes troubleshooting, organization, communication, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently and respond effectively to production needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electrical systems, or a related field is preferred.