Embroidery Machine Operators

Lakeshirts•Detroit Lakes, MN

About The Position

Under the direction of the Embroidery Lead, the Embroidery Machine Operator processes embroidery orders by preparing garments, operating embroidery and laser machines, and making quality adjustments as needed. The role also involves picking inventory and completing quality control for each garment, including folding, labeling, boxing, counting garments, and recording garment styles and quantities produced. The position is listed for Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., at $22. The employer describes Lakeshirts as a large screenprinting manufacturer serving resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets. Its culture emphasizes creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, employee empowerment, and customer service.

Requirements

Positive attitude and self-motivation.
Ability to work well on a team.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Reliable, responsible, and able to take direction well.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks for several hours.
Ability to stand for 8–10 hours a day.
Ability to see, hear, read, and write.
Ability to adapt, analyze, assess, calculate, make decisions, demonstrate dependability and judgment, speak, follow directions, handle multiple priorities, and reason.

Nice To Haves

High school education is desirable but not required.
Previous production experience is preferred but not required.
Experience with tablets, computers, Microsoft Word, Docs, and Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze orders to identify designs and thread colors.
Change embroidery machine threads, including threading needles.
Attach hoops to garments.
Access order specifications through computer spreadsheets.
Use computer programs to process garment orders on embroidery and/or laser machines.
Operate embroidery machine computers and laser machines.
Verify the quality and quantity of clothing and embroidery.
Maintain Zephyr and Lakeshirts' acceptable quality standards for each garment.
Communicate with or go to the inventory area to gather replacement garments as needed.
Keep the work area clean and orderly.
Organize workflow.
Follow safety practices and identify and resolve safety issues in accordance with OSHA standards.
Work actively with others to complete the job.
Pick inventory for orders; fold, label, box, and count garments; and record garment styles and quantities produced.
Perform other duties as assigned.