Machine Operator

Outdoor Cap Company, Inc•Bentonville, AR

80d•Onsite

About The Position

Outdoor Cap and JUNK Brands is seeking skilled individuals to join their team as Machine Operators. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of premium headwear products. The Machine Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining various equipment, including measuring tools, heat guns, embroidery machines, and sewing machines. Success in this role requires the ability to follow detailed instructions and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and work orders (in English).
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with co-workers and/or supervisors.
Basic Math: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, work at a fast pace, keep a positive attitude and manage multiple deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Must be able to work with little absenteeism and available for overtime as needed.
Must be able to stand, sit and/or walk (90% of the day) and occasionally reach, bend, and move inside the facility to move product.
Fine motor skills: required using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Vision: Required to have close visual acuity, color vision and depth perception.
Able to hear and effectively communicate with peers.
Ability to lift/move/pull 10-50 lbs. occasionally throughout day.
Computer skills – able to adjust inventory, move production through process steps systematically, request additional material if rework is necessary.
Possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
Able to demonstrate competencies for various machinery / techniques for next level.
Trained in All hat types: Structured, Unstructured, knits, buckets, boonies, golf, straw.
Trained in all embroidery types: flat, 3D, 3D Chain stitch, Bean stitch.
Able to hoop for front only, front/side, and backs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree preferred, but not mandatory.
Embroidery, sewing and/or digitizing experience desired, but not mandatory.
Very Basic computer knowledge helpful; Uses in-house programs (example: Exenta, Quickturn, NetSuite, Shopify).

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining equipment such as measuring tools, heat gun, embroidery and sewing tools, and sewing machines.
Upholding company values: acting with integrity, working as a team, and treating teammates with respect.
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-conscious work area.
Reading and comprehending instructions, short correspondence, and work orders in English.
Applying basic math skills for calculations.
Applying common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions.
Learning quickly, adapting to change, working at a fast pace, maintaining a positive attitude, and managing multiple deadlines.
Working with minimal absenteeism and being available for overtime as needed.
Performing other assigned responsibilities.
Operating embroidery machines to decorate various products.
Following detailed instructions to ensure efficient and high-quality production.
Performing all duties required of Step 1 Production Support.
Passing a dexterity test and interpreting work orders.
Troubleshooting simple machine faults and embroidery defects.
Demonstrating competencies for various machinery/techniques for advancement.
Performing regular maintenance and cleaning of machines.
Hooping for front only, front/side, and backs.
Developing workstation efficiency.
Adjusting inventory, moving production through process steps, and requesting additional material if rework is necessary.
Assisting main line production to meet ship dates.
Providing regular feedback and effective training to the team for skill development and growth.
Monitoring the flow of production orders and identifying potential workflow problems.
Coordinating production needs between teams to ensure the proper flow of orders.
Assisting all areas within their scope.