Senior Repair Technician

Key Responsibilities - Perform professional stitching and re-stitching on bags, including damaged, loose, or broken seams. - Carry out inner lining replacement, including removing damaged lining, preparing replacement materials, fitting, and stitching. - Perform bag handle replacement and repair, including removal and installation of new handles while maintaining the original construction and appearance. - Repair and replace bag straps, shoulder straps, tabs, loops, and other leather or fabric components. - Carry out general repairs on bags, including: - Seam and stitching repairs - Lining repairs and replacement - Handle and strap repairs/replacement - Zipper and slider repairs/replacement - Pocket and panel repairs - Hardware and fastening repairs - Minor structural and shape corrections - Work with different materials, including leather, fabric, canvas, suede, and synthetic materials. - Assess bags before repair and determine the appropriate repair method, materials, and level of intervention required. - Match stitching, thread, lining, leather, and other materials as closely as possible to the original. - Handle premium and luxury bags with care to ensure repairs do not compromise the original design, structure, or finishing. - Operate sewing machines and other repair tools and equipment safely and effectively. - Perform hand stitching where required, particularly for areas that cannot be repaired using a machine. - Conduct quality checks on completed repairs to ensure proper stitching, alignment, finishing, and overall appearance. - Minimize rework and ensure all repairs meet the required quality standards and turnaround times. - Support and guide junior technicians on complex repair jobs and technical techniques. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe repair workstation. Key Skills And Experience - 3+ years of hands-on experience in bag repair, leather goods repair, or a similar technical role. - Strong expertise in bag stitching and sewing. - Proven experience in inner lining replacement. - Proven experience in bag handle replacement and repair. - Strong knowledge of bag construction and different repair techniques. - Experience working with leather, fabric, canvas, suede, and other bag materials. - Ability to perform both machine and hand stitching. - Experience with zipper, strap, hardware, and general bag repairs. - Strong attention to detail and precision. - Experience working on premium or luxury bags is highly preferred. - Ability to independently assess and complete complex bag repairs from start to finish.

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