Sewing Machine Servicer (NOC: 73209)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance of all in-house machinery
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical and technical issues in machines; repair or replace faulty parts such as motors, loopers, belts, gears, and tension mechanisms.
• Install, calibrate, and test new machines or attachments to ensure proper functionality for specific fabric types and garment finishes.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain optimal stitch quality, needle alignment, and fabric feed for various garment components (jackets, pants, shirts, linings, etc.).
• Perform cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance to reduce machine downtime.
• Support the tailoring team with first-level troubleshooting, usage guidance, and safety protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of service, repairs, parts usage, and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with management to ensure all equipment meets workplace safety regulations and tailors production standards.
• Perform daily and periodic cleaning of sewing equipment: Use lint brushes and tweezers to clean the bobbin area, feed dogs, needle plate, and other components & remove the needle plate and bobbin case for deep cleaning as needed.
• Replace sewing needles after every 8–10 hours of use to prevent issues like skipped stitches or fabric damage.
• Ensure machines are threaded correctly and use high-quality threads to reduce breakage and tension issues.
• Inspect and maintain key machine components such as bobbin cases, tension discs, and the area under the throat plate to prevent common operational problems.
• Adjust stitch length and tension settings to match the fabric type and construction requirements of bespoke garments.
• Calibrate and maintain specialty equipment like buttonhole makers, blind stitch machines, pant hemmers, and surging cuff machines to ensure high precision for fine suit detailing.

Workplace Tools and Equipment:

• Domestic Sewing Machines (various brands/models)
• Industrial Pressing Tables
• Pant Hemming Machine
• Surging/Overlock Cuff Machine

Qualifications-

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience servicing tailoring equipment in a garment production or tailoring shop.
• Experience working in a custom tailoring or textile environment is an asset.
• Ability to identify faults quickly and conduct precise repairs with minimal supervision.

Languages:

• Basic English proficiency for understanding manuals and communicating with team members.

On site:

•  Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.