Sewing Mechanic

About the role

Talent Candey is recruiting a Sewing Mechanic for its Textile Client, based in Mobeni. The role keeps sewing operations running efficiently, reduces production downtime and maintains high-quality output in the textile and apparel industries. It involves physical labour, lifting and working with industrial machines.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, tune up and clean sewing machines regularly, replacing worn parts such as needles, belts, motors and presser feet, and calibrating machines for optimal performance.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, test machines and carry out repairs to minimise downtime on production lines.
• Adjust machines for different fabrics, stitch types and garment patterns, including needle and thread tension and high-speed production settings.
• Support machine operators with usage, maintenance and safety procedures, and help set up new machines.
• Keep records of repairs and maintenance schedules and manage spare parts such as bobbins, loopers and motors.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies such as software-controlled systems and automated cutting and sewing equipment.

Required profile

• 2-3 years of experience as a Sewing Machine Mechanic.
• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus technical training or certification in machine maintenance.
• Comfortable with physical labour, lifting and working with industrial machines in manufacturing, workshop or repair settings.

Required skills

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarity with various sewing machine brands and models.