Embroidery Machine Operator

Responsibilities

• Upload digitized file into embroidery machine
• Select correct logo rotation for specific item
• Input thread color sequence
• Hoop items in specific hoops for the item ensuring they are hooped straight, hoop sizes range from 3” - 5”.
• Observe and insure embroidery is placed as specified on the product without defects
• Responsible for quality throughout the job run
• Make machine adjustments as needed (tension, changing/centering needles, checking bobbins, etc.)
• Absorb other warehouse operations when needed

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work with Tajima and SWF embroidery machine brands
• Ability to work with 1 through 12 heads embroidery machines
• Knowledge of working with different types of needles depending on the fabric being embroidered
• Attention to detail
• Ability to bend and lift boxes of items to be embroidered (up to 50 lbs.)
• Speed and accuracy to meet production quotas
• Ability to comprehend written instructions and communicate with Finishers and department leads

Physical Demands

• This position requires the normal demands of any job, such as sitting, standing, reaching with arms and hands, walking, talking and hearing
• Standing for up to 4 hours at a time
• Lifting up to 50 pounds at times

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Requirements

• Must have at least 1-2 years of experience operating industrial embroidery machines