Embroidery Operator - 1St Shift

JOB SUMMARY: The Embroidery Operator works with garments, other cloth materials, and an embroidery machine single and multi-head embroidery machines products for our customers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for operating single and multi-head embroidery machines daily.

• Stage, hoop and load product onto embroidery machines.

• Reads and understands embroidery instructions to determine item type, location and thread colors of embroidery designs.

• Process garments, which includes cutting away backing and extra threading, steaming garments and moving garments to and from different work stations.

• Examine completed work to detect product defects and/or quality issues.

• Prepare garments for quality inspection and folding.

• Routine organizing and cleaning of work stations, including lint control and shop vacuum.

• Position requires the ability and willingness to work on production floor at all work stations "as needed".

• Ensures that daily/weekly/monthly targets are met for quality, productivity, down time and lead time.

• Communicate with Embroidery Supervisor to reorder materials and supplies.

• Cooperate and share information with team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Must have basic computer skills.

• Needle threading capability, sewing or alterations experience is a plus.

• Detail-oriented.

• Ability to work within a team.