Embroidery Operator 1st Shift

L2 Brands•Penn Township, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Embroidery Machine Operator you are responsible for operating a multi-head industrial embroidery machine, ensuring high-quality embroidery on headwear while meeting daily production metrics. This position reports to the Embroidery Supervisor, with performance monitored by both the Production Manager and the Embroidery Supervisor.

Requirements

Excellent time management, judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive, can-do attitude.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills across all organizational levels.
Highly productive, hands-on team player with a sense of urgency.
Self-motivated with the ability to understand how individual responsibilities fit into the bigger picture.
Able to collaborate across departments to achieve results.
Adaptable and able to integrate effectively into a strong corporate culture.
Honest, forthright, flexible, and coachable.
Strong understanding of L2 Brands’ products.
Commitment to the company’s vision, values, and brand.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a multi-head industrial embroidery machine
Ability to hoop 200-450 hats per shift
Knowledge of thread types and colors, headwear styles, and embellishment techniques
Ability to troubleshoot embroidery issues
Basic machine maintenance skills (cleaning, oiling, threading needles)
Monitoring bobbin tensions

Responsibilities

Embroider front, side, and rear locations on Legacy, Locale, and Ouray headwear, maintaining precise attention to detail for each placement.
Operate a Barudan 15-head embroidery machine, including reading work orders, programming and loading the machine, troubleshooting embroidery issues, performing basic machine maintenance (cleaning, oiling, threading needles), and monitoring bobbin tensions.
Hoop 200–450 hats per shift, depending on experience and type of work.
Demonstrate knowledge of thread types and colors, headwear styles, and embellishment techniques.
Recognize and ensure high-quality work, including accurate logo placement, applique positioning, and consistent embroidery quality.
Adhere to safety standards and report any safety concerns to management.
Communicate questions or concerns promptly to the floor lead or supervisor.
Participate in special projects as needed.
Maintain positive working relationships that align with the company’s Core Values and profitability goals.
Represent the company professionally both internally and externally.
Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.