Branch Embroidery Operator

Galls; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Employee discount

Job summary

Galls in Houston, TX is seeking an alterations and embroidery technician to read customer needs, mark garments, and perform precise alterations. You will operate heat presses and embroidery machines to deliver quality results that meet specifications.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and clear communication. We offer health benefits, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, daily pay, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Reading and accurately identifying customer needs per work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality alterations and embroidery.
• Ability to problem solve sizing and garment fitting issues.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods and lift as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and identify customer needs per Work Instruction Document.
• Take measurements and mark garments for alterations; resolve sizing issues.
• Operate heat press safely and efficiently.
• Perform uniform sewing, alterations, and embellishments with accuracy.
• Complete embroidery set ups and minor machine repairs.
• Operate embroidery machines and meet production deadlines.
• Inspect merchandise against order specifications.
• Other duties as needed to meet business needs.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reading work instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Embroidery machines

Job description

Galls proudly serves America's Public Safety and Military professionals by combining the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment and solutions in the industry with relentless customer service. With a national footprint of more than 160 locations and over 1,800 associates, Galls is the largest retailer specializing in Public Safety. Over one million Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Emergency Medical, Federal, Military, Corrections, Security, Postal, Public Transportation, and other essential workers each year trust Galls as their service provider.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Read and accurately identify the customer's needs per the Work Instruction Document
• Take necessary measurements and mark garments for alterations with ability to problem solve individual sizing issues
• Operate a heat press safely and efficiently
• Perform uniform sewing, alternations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency to include taking up stride, lengthening/shortening tails on shirts, tapering shirts, adjusting waists, hemming trousers, mending tears, replacing zippers, applying patches, applying name strips, applying striping, and applying patches
• Complete adjustments to embroidery set ups.
• Operate embroidery machines and Perform minor machine repairs if needed.
• Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
• Inspect merchandise against order specifications
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Previous experience in Alterations and with embroidering preferred.
• Well-versed in industrial Sewing machines preferred.
• Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
• Extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused - you're not happy with mistakes
• Solid communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, twist, and lift, with or without reasonable accommodation

WHAT YOU SEND OUR WAY

• Your resume, highlighting your education, experience, and skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage-Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits-choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily Pay: up to 50% of your pay