Preventive Maintenance Technician - Sewing

Lands' End; Dodgeville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lands' End in Dodgeville, WI is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Technician for sewing equipment. You will diagnose and repair embroidery and hemming machines, read blueprints, and maintain accurate time and material logs.

You will perform preventive maintenance, manage parts inventory, and complete work orders. Overtime and weekend work may be required; forklift certification is a plus and safety rules apply.

Qualifications

• Diagnose and repair multiple types of production and sewing equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of time and materials used.
• Experience with embroidery machines is a plus.
• Must obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and provide preventive maintenance and repairs on Embroidery and Hemming machines.
• Read blueprints and schematics.
• Analyze and repair production equipment with minimal downtime.
• Complete work orders with accurate information, including time and materials used.
• Investigates and monitors problems to predict concerns for production time.
• Maintain parts inventory and monitor the usage of parts used for assigned systems of responsibility.
• Work overtime and weekends when needed.
• Safety - follow all company safety rules and use safety equipment.
• Disassemble machinery, analyze defective parts and diagnose repairs for uninterrupted operation.
• Read electro-mechanical blueprints and diagnose accordingly.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date records and logs.
• Work in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment; interact professionally.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical & mechanical repair

Blueprints & schematics

Forklift operation

Tool proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Preventive Maintenance Technician - Sewing

Job Category: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Requisition Number: PREVE006824

• Posted : August 3, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

This position requires superior skills in technical/mechanical repairs. Responsible for diagnoses and repair of multiple types of production and sewing equipment. Accurate record-keeping along with maintaining parts inventory. Experience with computerized monogram, embroidery machines, and sewing services equipment is a plus.

Position Summary:

• Identify and provide preventive maintenance and repairs on Embroidery and Hemming machines.


• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.


• Analyze and repair production equipment with a minimal amount of downtime.


• Complete work orders with accurate information, including time and materials used.


• Investigates and monitors problems to predict concerns for production time.


• Maintain parts inventory and monitor the usage of parts used for assigned systems of responsibility.


• Work Overtime and Weekends when needed.


• Safety - Learns and complies with all company safety rules; Uses appropriate safety equipment at all times; Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to supervisors.


• Extensive experience with hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.


• Must have the ability to disassemble machinery, analyze defective parts and use diagnostic skills to make required repairs to ensure uninterrupted operation of plant equipment.


• Extensive knowledge of electrical operation, wiring safety procedures and solid-state circuitry is a plus.


• Ability to read electro-mechanical blueprints, thoroughly analyze them, and make proper diagnoses.


• Ability to maintain accurate up-to-date records and logs.


• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment; Perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner; Work as part of a team as well as complete assignments independently; Take instructions from supervisors; Exercise problem-solving skills; and Interact with co-workers, supervisors, guests and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.


• Must obtain certification to operate forklifts.

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