Embroidery Machine Operator

Cap America•Fredericktown, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

To produce embroidery orders according to specifications furnished on the order. This role involves daily maintenance, identifying and repairing embroidery defects, completing production records, and reporting equipment malfunctions. The operator is responsible for ensuring the machine area is kept neat, organized, and safe. Additionally, the operator must anticipate the needs of upcoming orders, prepare the machine setup, and monitor production materials.

Requirements

Must have good organization skills.
Able to work at a fast pace and pay particular attention to detail.
Must have the ability to work closely with other people.
Must have good communication skills.
Must be punctual, dependable and have a positive work attitude.
Some sitting, standing, walking, lifting (over 75 lbs.), bending, twisting, reaching, stretching, pushing, and pulling required.
Must possess basic computer and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Career Readiness Certificate a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform daily maintenance duties and notify shift Supervisor when duties are completed.
Determine if embroidery defects can be repaired at the operator’s machine and complete all repairs before leaving for the day.
Complete daily production records and return to the shift Supervisor.
Notify the shift Supervisor or Maintenance personnel of any equipment malfunctions or suspected malfunctions.
Maintain safe working conditions in the production area and notify shift Supervisor of any unsafe working conditions.
Keep machine area neat and organized for an efficient, attractive and safe work area.
Watch first sample run to make sure that the color sequence, placement, correct backing, correct thread colors, and any special instructions on the order are correct.
Anticipate requirements of the next orders at all machines.
Set-up hooping station.
Stage thread at the machine and tie what thread can be put on the machine before the machine completes the current order.
Prepare the machine work area (i.e.; get hoops, backing, sticky paper, etc.).
Check the order to see if any questions need to be answered before setting up the order.
Notify shift Supervisor if any of the following production materials are getting low or are out of stock: Backing, Thread, Needles.