Sewing Machine Mechanic

Joseph Abboud; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailored Brands is seeking a dependable Sewing Machine Mechanic for Joseph Abboud Manufacturing in New Bedford. This role maintains and repairs industrial sewing machines, troubleshoots issues, and performs preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

You will work closely with sewing operators, supervisors, and production staff to support production goals. Ideal candidates have mechanical aptitude, hands-on maintenance experience in garment/textile settings, and flexibility to work overtime or

Qualifications

• Maintains, repairs, adjusts and troubleshoots industrial sewing machines.
• Reads manuals and follows maintenance procedures.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in garment/textile manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Team-oriented and able to work with operators and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, adjust, and repair industrial sewing machines and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational problems and determine appropriate repairs or adjustments.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to keep equipment operating efficiently.
• Set up and adjust machines for different styles, fabrics, operations, and production requirements.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and production requests for mechanical assistance.
• Identify unusual machine sounds, vibrations, stitching problems, or other conditions that may indicate equipment issues.
• Keep the maintenance area, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including applicable lockout/tagout requirements.
• Perform other related activities as assigned and needed

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual reading

Detail-oriented

Team player

Overtime

Textile experience

Education

Technical/vocational or trade school

Job description

Tailored Brands is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear and a broad selection of business casual offerings. The company aims to help its customers love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through a convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites. The company’s brands include Joseph Abboud, Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion. At Tailored Brands, we value differences and know they make us better. We are always working to make our Company a more diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work.

About The Job

The Maintenance Department is currently seeking a dependable, motivated, and self-driven Sewing Machine Mechanic to join the team at Joseph Abboud Manufacturing in New Bedford. The Sewing Machine Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, adjusting, and troubleshooting industrial sewing machines and related equipment to ensure machines operate safely, efficiently, and consistently. This position works closely with sewing operators, supervisors, and production personnel to minimize equipment downtime and support production goals.

What You’ll Do | Key Accountabilities

• Inspect, maintain, adjust, and repair industrial sewing machines and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational problems and determine appropriate repairs or adjustments.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to keep equipment operating efficiently.
• Set up and adjust machines for different styles, fabrics, operations, and production requirements.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and production requests for mechanical assistance.
• Identify unusual machine sounds, vibrations, stitching problems, or other conditions that may indicate equipment issues.
• Keep the maintenance area, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including applicable lockout/tagout requirements.
• Perform other related activities as assigned and needed

Skills & Experience

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose equipment problems.
• Technical, vocational or trade school education is a plus
• Previous experience repairing and maintaining industrial sewing machines preferred.
• Previous experience in a garment or textile manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, instructions, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and dependability is required and must be willing to work overtime, off-shift, weekends, and holidays to support production needs
• Ability to work alone and in a team environment

Other Duties: - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reporting – Working Relationships

• Reports directly to Maintenance Manager

Work Environment

• Ability to work in a production warehouse environment with exposure to various climate conditions (warm, cold, heat) and under stressful conditions such as small and high spaces with the following repetitive physical demands: continuous standing, walking, sitting, use of hands and fingers, grasping, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, stretching, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, working and reaching overhead, using ladders or lifts, and frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Frequent use of hands and repetitive hand motions
• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more

The starting salary for this position is $20.00 – $23.00 and may increase to $28.00 depending on merit, length of service with the Company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual’s skills, background, and experience in determining final salary. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.