A professional who repairs and adjusts sewing machines in homes and sewing departments of industrial establishments, using handtools. Responsibilities include:

• Turns screws and nuts to adjust machine parts.
• Regulates length of stroke of needle and horizontal movement of feeding mechanism under needle.
• Dismantles machines and replaces or repairs broken or worn parts, using handtools.
• Inspects machines, shafts, and belts.
• Repairs broken transmission belts.
• Installs attachments on machines.
• Initiates orders for new machines or parts.
• May operate machine tools, such as lathes and drill presses, to make new parts.
• May be designated according to location in which employed as fitting-room maintenance mechanic.