Embroidery Machine Operator

Colsafety; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA contributions

Add On Insurance Options: Accident, ST

Free Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid time off

Volunteer Paid Time Off

401k Matching Options

Job summary

GME Supply seeks a Full-Time Machine Embroidery Associate in Houston, TX to join our Customization department. This role focuses on supporting client orders, delivering high-quality embroidery output, and working within a collaborative team environment.

You will clean, calibrate, load/unload, and troubleshoot embroidery machines, select appropriate materials, and ensure accurate design execution while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Proactive, self-motivated with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Properly clean, maintain, calibrate, program, adjust & change machines and settings.
• Select the proper art files, thread, needles, and backing to meet quality and design specs.
• Hoop products, load/unload items to/from machines for quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain design and item quality during embroidery runs.
• Document machine settings and supplies used on new designs to ensure future consistency.
• Product and order trimming, folding, packaging, and staging to meet needs and quality standards.
• Participate in ongoing personal and team training, and support cross-training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Job description

Embroidery Machine Operator

Department: Customization

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, TX

Reporting To: Dodie Howard

Description

We are seeking a Full-Time Machine Embroidery Associate to become an integral part of our team here at GME Supply! This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to join a growing company.

At our family of companies, we specialize in fall protection, personal protective equipment, industrial tools, and safety equipment for at-height industries.

The Machine Embroidery Associate is accountable for successfully and efficiently meeting the needs of clients, via the orders placed for customized products.

This role is to engage with the daily demands of customization activities including understanding and communicating needs for the flow of products, taking ownership of high-quality and efficient output, and working as needed to identify and resolve issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Properly clean, maintain, calibrate, program, adjust & change machines and settings
• Select the proper art files, thread, needles, and backing to meet quality and design specifications
• Hoop products, load and unload items to/from machines for quality and efficiency
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain design and item quality during embroidery runs
• Document machine settings and supplies used on new designs to ensure future consistency
• Product and order trimming, folding, packaging, and staging to meet needs and quality standards
• Participate in, and request, ongoing personal and team training, for customization as well as departmental cross-training, while supporting and training other teammates as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace through daily cleaning
• All duties are necessary to support an efficient and successful customization process

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Expertise in time management and attention to detail
• Sense of urgency and self-starting mentality

Work with us!

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:

• Company HSA Contributions
• Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program:24/7 access
• Generaous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• 401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans.