Production Associate
About the Company
Mission Essential Gear Company (MEGC) builds premium custom apparel and fulfillment systems for military units, first responders, and brands that demand quality and speed. Founded in 2019 and grown from a spare bedroom into a full production and fulfillment operation, MEGC now serves units, departments, and businesses nationwide. The company specializes in direct-to-garment printing, screen printing, embroidery, custom flags, hats, and full-scale 3PL fulfillment, supporting both small unit runs and ongoing national brand programs. MEGC is veteran and first responder led, bringing a strong focus on timelines, standards, accountability, and clear communication. The team is committed to clean prints, precise embroidery, fast turnaround times, and building reliable, repeatable systems so clients can focus on mission and growth.
Responsibilities
- Operate our commercial embroidery machine (Ricoma two head): hooping, threading, running jobs, and basic maintenance
- Operate our direct-to-garment printers (Epson F3070): pretreat, print, and cure
- Quality check finished goods before they ship
- Pack and label orders
- Keep the floor and machines clean and maintained
Requirements
- Shows up on time, every time. This matters more than experience
- Careful with detail. A misaligned logo is a garment we eat the cost of
- Comfortable around machinery and willing to learn maintenance
- Able to lift 40 pounds and stand for a shift
- Can follow a written process exactly, and flag it when something looks wrong instead of pushing through
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling within business hours. We can work around school runs and appointments.
- Small team with no bureaucracy. You will watch the work you made go out the door.
- Real skills. Commercial embroidery and DTG operation transfer.
- Veteran owned. Military spouses strongly encouraged to apply.