Sewing Machine Mechanic Trainee

This is an exciting opportunity to build a career at with BISM, supporting our Nation’s military making military uniforms and other textile products.

What you will be doing:

1. Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment, including sewing machines.

2. Troubleshoot and repair production equipment.

3. Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.

4. Maintain and secure work tools.

5. Shadow other mechanics to learn our machines and grow broader understanding of products.

5. Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.

6. Make recommendations on repair/replacement of equipment.

7. Install new equipment.

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.

· General knowledge of construction trades i.e. carpentry, electricity, HVAC, plumbing with the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.

Please see our website at www.bism.org/career for more information

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, 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.