Production Maintenance Mechanic
About the Company
Vibrant Works, a nonprofit organization, has been empowering individuals with vision loss since 1933. Formerly known as San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and Vision Impaired, we are dedicated to providing rehabilitation services and employment opportunities for people who are blind or vision-impaired. Our mission is grounded in promoting independence, self-reliance, and inclusivity. Through meaningful work experiences, we continue to make a positive impact on lives.
Responsibilities
The Production Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on industrial sewing machines and other production equipment in a military garment manufacturing operation. This position supports production efficiency, equipment reliability, product quality, and maximum uptime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues on industrial sewing and production equipment
- Maintain and repair industrial sewing equipment, including:
- Juki (single-needle, multi-needle, and programmable machines)
- Brother industrial machines
- Pfaff equipment
- Pegasus overlock and specialty machines
- Kansai Special multi-needle systems
- Maintain machines ranging from single-needle lockstitch through 5-needle and programmable equipment
- Perform and document preventive maintenance according to established PM schedules
- Adjust timing, feed mechanisms, loopers, tension systems, and drive components
- Support production during machine setups and changeovers
- Respond quickly to production floor service calls to minimize downtime
- Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions or improvements
- Maintain organized maintenance work area and tool control
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent. 3+ years of industrial sewing machine repair experience preferred. Experience in apparel or textile manufacturing preferred. Industrial maintenance technician experienced working with mechanical systems involving motors, timing systems, cams, linkages, or gear assemblies.
Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience maintaining preventive maintenance schedules
- Ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment
- Ability to read parts diagrams and technical manuals
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required; must be able to communicate effectively on the production floor
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to conduct repetitive motions on a daily basis.