Embroidery Machine Operator

Paycom - ATS; Fredericktown (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cap America is seeking an embroidery operator to produce orders per specifications. You will perform daily maintenance, assess repairs, complete production records, and alert supervisors to issues. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

You will also prepare for upcoming orders, stage materials, and maintain a neat, safe work area while following safety guidelines and communicating effectively with peers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must have good organization skills, able to work at a fast pace and pay particular attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work closely with other people.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be punctual, dependable and have a positive work attitude.
• Some sitting, standing, walking, lifting (over 75 lbs.), bending, twisting, reaching, stretching, pushing, and pulling required.
• Must possess basic computer and math skills.
• Career Readiness Certificate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce embroidery orders according to specifications furnished on the order.
• Perform daily maintenance duties and notify shift Supervisor when duties are completed.
• Determine if embroidery defects can be repaired at the operator’s machine. All repairs must be completed before operator leaves for the day.
• Complete daily production records and return to the shift Supervisor.
• Notify the shift Supervisor or Maintenance personnel of any equipment malfunctions or suspected malfunctions.
• Maintain safe working conditions in the production area. Notify shift Supervisor of any unsafe working conditions.
• Keep machine area neat and organized for an efficient, attractive and safe work area.
• Set-up hooping station and stage thread for upcoming orders.
• Prepare the machine work area with hoops, backing, sticky paper, etc.
• Check the order for questions before setting up the order.
• Notify shift Supervisor if materials are low or out of stock: backing, thread, needles.

Skills

Good organization

Fast pace

Communication skills

Punctual and dependable

Positive work attitude

Basic computer and math skills

Job description

Position Summary:To produce embroidery orders according to specifications furnished on the order.Essential Functions:Perform daily maintenance duties and notify shift Supervisor when duties are completed.Determine if embroidery defects can be repaired at the operator’s machine. All repairs must be completed before operator leaves for the day.Complete daily production records and return to the shift Supervisor.Notify the shift Supervisor or Maintenance personnel of any equipment malfunctions or suspected malfunctions.Maintain safe working conditions in the production area. Notify shift Supervisor of any unsafe working conditionsKeep machine area neat and organized for an efficient, attractive and safe work areaOther duties as requested.Watch first sample run to make sure that the following information is correct:Color sequencePlacementCorrect backingCorrect thread colorsAny special instructions on the order (i.e.; trim between letters, special placement, jump set-up, etc.)Anticipate requirements of the next orders at all machines. The following steps need to be taken for the up coming orders:Set-up hooping stationStage thread at the machine and tie what thread can be put on the machine before the machine completes the current order.Prepare the machine work area (i.e.; get hoops, backing, sticky paper, etc.)Check the order to see if any questions need to be answered before setting up the order.Notify shift Supervisor if any of the following production materials are getting low or are out of stock:BackingThreadNeedlesQualifications:Must have good organization skills, able to work at a fast pace and pay particular attention to detail.Must have the ability to work closely with other people.Must have good communication skills.Must be punctual, dependable and have a positive work attitude.Some sitting, standing, walking, lifting (over 75 lbs.), bending, twisting, reaching, stretching, pushing, and pulling required.Must possess basic computer and math skills.Career Readiness Certificate a plus.Reasonable Accommodations:Cap America provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. If you require any accommodations to participate fully in the application process or to perform the duties of this position, please contact our HR department. We will work with you to explore potential accommodations that could meet your needs and help you succeed in this role.