Hermès Sewing Machine Mechanic (Stitching Technician)
- Location
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Hermès
The role sits within the Pôle Franche‑Comté of Hermès Maroquinerie Sellerie, grouping three manufacturing sites and a centre for savoir‑faire training. The Manufactures de Franche‑Comté operate at the intersection of haute maroquinerie craftsmanship and industrial production, combining rigorous artisanal standards with structured training and continuous improvement.
Manufactures de Franche‑Comté (Hermès) seeks a Sewing Machine Mechanic in Allenjoie, France — 6‑month fixed‑term contract starting June 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform piquage (stitching) of leather goods produced by the workshop’s artisan teams (approx. 28 artisans).
- Adapt stitching technique to different leathers and models, including varying stitch lengths and sizes on a single article.
- Select appropriate threads and needles according to the task and material.
- Prepare, set up and adjust sewing machines; carry out first‑level machine maintenance and simple troubleshooting.
- Execute self‑inspection and quality control of stitched work to ensure compliance with production standards.
- Manage and replenish thread inventory for the workshop.
- Ensure adherence to safety rules and ergonomic best practices on the shop floor; collaborate effectively with artisans and supervisors.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ professional experience on industrial sewing machines, ideally with experience in leather stitching (piquage).
- Demonstrable mastery of stitching savoir‑faire validated by prior production experience.
- Technical understanding of sewing machine mechanics and ability to perform 1st‑level maintenance.
- Strong manual precision, rigor and attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills and capacity to collaborate with multiple interlocutors (artisans, supervisors, maintenance).
- Organised, autonomous, service‑oriented and responsive; able to adapt and persevere in a production environment.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience operating and adjusting industrial sewing machines; prior experience stitching leather in a manufacture or atelier is strongly preferred.
Education
Vocational diploma (CAP/BEP) in leather goods, sewing or related trade, or equivalent professional training/experience in industrial sewing and leather workmanship.
Workplace
This position is based in Allenjoie, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, within easy reach of Besançon.
Culture
The Pôle Franche‑Comté emphasises artisanal excellence, rigorous quality standards and continuous skills transmission: it combines three manufactures with an on‑site school for savoir‑faire. The workplace fosters close collaboration between artisans and technicians, with a practical, craft‑centred approach to training and improvement.
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