Embroidery Machine Operator

Lakeshirts•Longmont, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is hiring an Embroidery Machine Operator for a full-time, onsite production role in Longmont, Colorado. The operator brings designs to life on garments while learning embroidery machine operation, thread changes, hooping, order flow, computer navigation, quality checks, and team-based production goals. No prior embroidery or screen-printing experience is necessary; on-the-job training is provided. The work is active, steady, and hands-on. The regular night-shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. New night-shift operators train on the day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., until the second shift opens. Depending on training progress and business needs, day-shift training may last up to six months. Day-shift team members start at $17.00 per hour; night-shift team members start at $22.00 per hour, with opportunities to earn up to $29.00 per hour. The company offers on-the-job and cross-training, career levels, and advancement opportunities; some high performers advance in as little as 90 days. Lakeshirts describes its culture as creative, team-driven, humble, and non-corporate. It is a privately owned screen-print manufacturer serving resort, college, and K–12 markets. The role also involves following safety practices and helping address safety concerns in accordance with OSHA standards.

Requirements

Positive attitude, self-motivation, and willingness to learn embroidery production.
Ability to work well in a team and take direction.
Reliability, responsibility, goal orientation, and strong attention to detail.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks for several hours and stand for 8–10 hours a day.
Ability to see and hear, read and write, adapt, analyze, assess, calculate, make decisions, exercise judgment, follow directions, manage multiple priorities, and reason.

Nice To Haves

High school education is desirable but not required.
Previous production, sewing, garment, warehouse, or machine-operator experience.
Basic computer comfort; Microsoft Word and Excel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze orders to identify designs, garment details, and thread colors.
Change embroidery machine threads, thread needles, and prepare garments for production.
Attach hoops to garments and organize workflow for steady, accurate production.
Use computer spreadsheets and programs to access order specifications and process garment orders.
Operate embroidery machine computers and laser equipment while monitoring quality and quantity.
Verify clothing and embroidery quality against Zephyr and Lakeshirts standards.
Communicate with teammates and inventory areas to obtain replacement garments as needed.
Keep the work area clean, orderly, safe, and ready for the next order.
Follow safety practices and help resolve safety concerns in accordance with OSHA standards.
Work actively with others and support other duties as assigned.