Sewing Machine Technician – Fashion Lab

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, NY, is seeking a Sewing Machine Mechanic (Materials Assistant) to maintain, repair, and service sewing equipment across studio labs. You will work closely with faculty to adapt classrooms to course needs each semester, and perform routine preventive maintenance per established schedules.

This role focuses on safe, effective operation of sewing and related machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing sewing equipment in a studio or educational setting.
• Ability to work with faculty to accommodate course needs.
• Strong preventive maintenance and safety practices for textile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair sewing and related equipment in studio labs.
• Collaborate with faculty to organize classrooms for each course term.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on equipment per schedule.
• Guide faculty and students on proper and safe use of equipment.

Skills

Repair machinery

Preventive maintenance

Classroom support

Tools

Sewing machinery

Job description

Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, NY, is seeking a Sewing Machine Mechanic (Materials Assistant) to maintain, repair, and service sewing equipment across studio labs. You will work closely with faculty to adapt classrooms to course needs each semester, and perform routine preventive maintenance per established schedules.

This role focuses on safe, effective operation of sewing and related machinery.