Embroidery Operator

Workwear Outfitters; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Workwear Outfitters is seeking a full-time Embroidery Operator for our Cambridge, Ontario Distribution Center. The role focuses on operating industrial embroidery equipment to apply designs to clothing and accessories, with emphasis on quality, speed, and safety.

Candidates should have basic computer skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The position supports a flexible schedule and may require overtime to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• Experience with customizing uniforms is an asset.
• Knowledge of basic computers is a must.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work overtime as needed.
• Candidates must have normal colour perception to accurately perform the duties required for this position.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand digital designs.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial embroidery machine to embroider designs on hats, shirts, bags, and more.
• Thread machine, change needles, and adjust machine settings to optimize embroidery quality and speed.
• Load and unload materials onto the embroidery machines.
• Ensure machines are properly threaded and functioning properly.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality and speed.
• Maintain a clean, orderly workspace and organize and maintain inventory of embroidery supplies.
• As well as perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Workwear Outfitters is a leading supplier of workwear apparel that enhances worker productivity and comfort, and delivers industry, leading innovation. Our Nashville workwear business is a prominent manufacturer and marketer of apparel for the workplace with over $850 million in sales. Our brands (Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Liberty ®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, and Horace Small®.) consists of apparel that is primarily work shirts, workpants, coveralls and footwear and are worn by millions of workers across a wide range of industrial, service and government organizations around the world.

We are looking for a full-time Embroidery Operator at our Cambridge, Ontario Distribution Center.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate an industrial embroidery machine to embroider designs on various materials such as hats, shirts, bags, and more.

• Know how to thread machine, change needles, and adjust machine settings to optimize embroidery quality and speed.

• Load and unload materials onto the embroidery machines.

• Ensure machines are properly threaded and functioning properly.

• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality and speed.

• Good hand and eye co-ordination, manual dexterity, and high attention to detail.

• Use and understand basic measurements

• Understand and follow security protocols, and apply safety standards, policies, and procedures, as well as operating procedures.

• Maintain a clean, orderly workspace and organize and maintain inventory of embroidery supplies.

• As well as perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Experience with customizing uniforms is an asset.

• Knowledge of basic computers is a must.

• Ability to work in a safe manner.

• Dedicated to completing the task with a high degree of quality and efficiency.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

• Basic computer skills and ability to read and understand digital designs.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Flexible schedule and ability to work overtime as needed.

• Candidates must have normal colour perception to accurately perform the duties required for this position.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment. In compliance with the Accessibility Ontario Disability Act (AODA), accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.