Senior Sewing Machine Mechanic

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland

Halethorpe, MD 21227, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity in our Baltimore, MD location for a Senior Mechanic that has industrial sewing machine experience. We are a 501 c3 nonprofit organization who supports the blind community by providing stable and rewarding career opportunities, innovative rehabilitation programs, economic and personal independence, and appropriate resources for training and education.

What you will be doing:

(Other duties may be assigned)

· Must have experience with Juki, Brother, Mitsubishi, and other Sergers and single needle machines. Experience with automatic machines a plus (label, bartac, button hole).

· Ability to set up and maintain sewing machines and document machine repairs and parts used.

· Procurement of necessary parts and spares to ensure minimal down time.

· Conduct regular maintenance checks on machines and other equipment.

· Train or instruct other employees on proper use and operation of machines. Ability to communicate clearly.

· Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.

· Maintain and secure work tools.

· Make recommendations on repair/replacement of equipment.

· Install new equipment.

· Maintain a parts inventory for equipment.

· Clean and maintain work area.

Qualifications:

Manual dexterity required – will routinely stand, sit, lift, climb, etc.
Must have strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatics aptitude with good trouble shooting skills
Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license and will need to pass company sponsored forklift training course.
Must be able to read and work from circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematic diagrams.
General knowledge of construction trades i.e. carpentry, electricity, HVAC, plumbing with the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.

This is a tremendous opportunity! We offer a competitive salary based on education, experience, and other qualifications. BISM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, 403(b) with match, paid time off, holiday pay and more!

Each year BISM provide programs and services that serve over 2000 blind citizens. BISM employs 520 exceptional Associates at our twelve facilities in Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky and North Carolina where we manufacture the highest quality products.

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

For more information about BISM including who we are, what we do, and other job opportunities, please visit our website at http://www.bism.org

Company DescriptionBlind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing career and training resources to blind and visually impaired people across multiple locations in the United States. BISM is recognized for our adult, youth, and senior training programs. Our belief in the capabilities of blind people is the foundation for residential skills training, innovative work readiness, home management and college-prep classes. As one of the largest employers of blind people, BISM’s manufacturing operations offer competitive employment opportunities for blind people while exceeding the expectations of our customers. Blind Associates play a crucial role by breaking down employment barriers in all divisions of our organization, including Human Resources, IT, and accounting. The Federal Government is BISM’s largest customer, and we support all branches of the US Military by manufacturing a variety of uniforms. BISM manufactures a large variety of products for the state of Maryland and the commercial market. Our largest contributions are a full line of janitorial products, a variety of office supply paper products, lock sets, and custom labeled bottled water. We further support the US Military by operating 9 Base Supply Centers (BSCs). Throughout all our BISM locations, we work to positively change people’s attitudes about blindness.

Company Description

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing career and training resources to blind and visually impaired people across multiple locations in the United States. BISM is recognized for our adult, youth, and senior training programs. Our belief in the capabilities of blind people is the foundation for residential skills training, innovative work readiness, home management and college-prep classes. As one of the largest employers of blind people, BISM’s manufacturing operations offer competitive employment opportunities for blind people while exceeding the expectations of our customers. Blind Associates play a crucial role by breaking down employment barriers in all divisions of our organization, including Human Resources, IT, and accounting. The Federal Government is BISM’s largest customer, and we support all branches of the US Military by manufacturing a variety of uniforms. BISM manufactures a large variety of products for the state of Maryland and the commercial market. Our largest contributions are a full line of janitorial products, a variety of office supply paper products, lock sets, and custom labeled bottled water. We further support the US Military by operating 9 Base Supply Centers (BSCs). Throughout all our BISM locations, we work to positively change people’s attitudes about blindness.