Embroidery Machine Operator

Herff Jones; Arcola (IL); Vor Ort; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Herff Jones in Arcola, IL is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator to operate and monitor embroidery equipment, prepare garments for embroidery, and ensure designs meet specifications. You will read work orders, perform thread changes and setup, inspect finished items for quality, and assist with seasonal production.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining safe, organized work areas.

Qualifikationen

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Aufgaben

• Operate and monitor embroidery machines to customize graduation regalia and accessories.
• Prepare gowns, stoles, hoods, bags, and other products for embroidery.
• Read work orders and ensure embroidery designs meet customer specifications.
• Perform thread changes, machine setup, and routine adjustments.
• Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and appearance.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain production schedules while ensuring exceptional quality.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist with special projects and seasonal production demands.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Embroidery Machine Operator

Location: Arcola

Starting Pay for position: $18

JOIN OUR TEAM!

About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com .

What You'll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:

• Operate and monitor embroidery machines to customize graduation regalia and accessories
• Prepare gowns, stoles, hoods, bags, and other products for embroidery
• Read work orders and ensure embroidery designs meet customer specifications
• Perform thread changes, machine setup, and routine adjustments
• Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and appearance
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and report maintenance needs
• Maintain production schedules while ensuring exceptional quality
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Assist with special projects and seasonal production demands

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment
• Dependable, reliable, and accountable
• Ability to follow written instructions and production specifications
• Previous embroidery, sewing, textile, manufacturing, or production experience is a plus-but not required

Physical Requirements includes but not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting
• Standing on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.