Sewing Repair Technician
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Date: 1 day ago
City: New Plymouth, Taranaki
Contract type: Full time
This is a busy and fast paced environment. Working with a close-knit team, repairing, altering and maintaining workwear on industrial sewing machines.Sewing Repair Technician 2x
About Us:
La Nuova Apparelmaster is a locally owned and operated business with strong family values and a commitment to excellence.
As a large-scale commercial laundry provider servicing the Taranaki and Whanganui regions, we process over 50 tonnes of laundry each week from our central facility in Inglewood.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workwear solutions backed by a focus on service, sustainability, and staff wellbeing.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a motivated, experienced Sewing Repair Technician (2) to join our close-knit team. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing, altering, and maintaining workwear garments and other items to meet customer requirements and quality standards.
The successful applicant will primarily work with industrial sewing machines, carrying out garment repairs and alterations.
From time to time, you may also support other areas of the operation as part of our collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
We welcome both national and international applicants. All applicants must have the
legal right to work in New Zealand and meet language proficiency requirements.
This is a full-time permanent role, and the hourly pay rate is between NZ$24 and NZ$29, depending on experience and qualification. The work hours are from 30 hours minimum to 50 hours maximum per week, and they are to be worked between Monday and Friday, between 6:30 am and 3 pm. May be required to work on weekends and public holidays.
About Us:
La Nuova Apparelmaster is a locally owned and operated business with strong family values and a commitment to excellence.
As a large-scale commercial laundry provider servicing the Taranaki and Whanganui regions, we process over 50 tonnes of laundry each week from our central facility in Inglewood.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workwear solutions backed by a focus on service, sustainability, and staff wellbeing.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a motivated, experienced Sewing Repair Technician (2) to join our close-knit team. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing, altering, and maintaining workwear garments and other items to meet customer requirements and quality standards.
The successful applicant will primarily work with industrial sewing machines, carrying out garment repairs and alterations.
From time to time, you may also support other areas of the operation as part of our collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting up industrial sewing machines with appropriate needle, tread and bobbins for each repair item.
- Perform garment repairs, patching, and alterations on workwear and other items using industrial sewing machines.
- Log in to the Repairs app and scan each item into the Apparelmaster system. Inspect and assess items for damage and determine appropriate repair techniques.
- Ensure all repairs meet our quality and safety standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the sewing workspace.
- At least 3 years proven experience with sewing and garment repair (preferably in a commercial or industrial setting).
- Ability to operate industrial sewing machines with accuracy and efficiency.
- Physically fit and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to support various areas of production when needed.
- Proficient in English – verbal, reading, and written communication.
- A stable, full-time role within a supportive and values-driven company.
- On-the-job training and development opportunities.
- A positive team culture focused on quality, honesty, and wellbeing.
- Opportunity to work for a business that takes pride in its people and purpose.
We welcome both national and international applicants. All applicants must have the
legal right to work in New Zealand and meet language proficiency requirements.
This is a full-time permanent role, and the hourly pay rate is between NZ$24 and NZ$29, depending on experience and qualification. The work hours are from 30 hours minimum to 50 hours maximum per week, and they are to be worked between Monday and Friday, between 6:30 am and 3 pm. May be required to work on weekends and public holidays.
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