Embroidery Machine Operator

Tuckernuck; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Embroidery Machine Operator, where your attention to detail and precision will shine. In this part-time role, you will operate embroidery machines to create beautiful personalized products for customers. Your expertise in machine operations and quality control will ensure that every item meets the highest standards. This innovative firm values teamwork, creativity, and authenticity, making it an exciting place to contribute and grow. If you have a passion for craftsmanship and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience using an embroidery machine for 2+ years.
• Knowledge of necessary supplies based on garment being stitched.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the embroidery machine with various styles and fabrics.
• Create DST files and produce desired embroidery outcomes.

Skills

Machine operations

Quality control

Embroidery designs

Supplies and Maintenance

Basic machine troubleshooting

Personalization and monogramming

Customer service

Education

2+ years experience with embroidery machines

Knowledge of embroidery supplies

Job description

Title:
Embroidery Machine Operator

Location:
New York, New York

Position:Paid hourly, nonexempt (part time)

Reports to:
Store Manager

Position OverviewWe are expanding our store teams! Tuckernuck is searching for a reliable embroidery machine operator to join our team at the Madison Avenue store location. The embroiderer's responsibilities include setting up the embroidery machine, ability to embroider numerous types of products within our Home, Apparel, and Accessories verticals, and ensuring that all projects are completed to the client's specifications. A keen eye for detail and precision is a must!

Core Responsibilities

• Machine operations: ability to set up and operate the embroidery machine with a variety of styles and fabrics. This includes, hooping and/or framing the garment or accessory, setting up threads, bobbins, basic cleaning and maintenance of the machine, and selecting the appropriate backing/stabilizer based on the type of fabric being embroidered.
• Quality control:
  trimming excess threads, taking stabilizer off of the item once completed, and making sure the item looks in excellent condition before the customer receives it.
• Embroidery designs: ability to create DST files and produce desired embroidery outcomes- this includes knowledge about reducing density and resizing designs to ensure the embroidery stitches out well.
• Supplies and Maintenance: keeping track of embroidery supplies and communicating what needs to be reordered when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience using an embroidery machine for 2+ years.
• Embroidery knowledge as it relates to necessary supplies needed based on the garment being stitched- e.g. stabilizer, thread, hooping, needle size, etc.
• Experience creating embroidery files (DST) and feel comfortable quickly creating files and stitching “on demand” (for example, monogramming a bag while the customer shops, in-store events, and easily completing rush orders).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic machine troubleshooting knowledge. Ability to fix small machine issues such as needle breaks, removing thread caught in the machine plates, and adjusting the thread tension.
• Highly knowledgeable about personalization and monogramming (for example, the order of initials in any given monogram and general formatting rules).
• Very detail-oriented and precise as it relates to the finished product.
• Previous experience in retail business.
• Great customer service and communication skills.

Tuckernuck Core Values

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.

• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
• Find the Fun
• Stay Authentic
• Respect
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Start Strong & Finish Strong
• Have Courage

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. Tuckernuck offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.