Embroidery Machine Operator

Vantage Apparel; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits after 30 days

PTO accrual after 30 days

Paid Holidays

401K Savings and Retirement

Employee Discounts

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Vantage Apparel in Port Reading, NJ, is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator to produce high-quality embroidery on various garments and soft goods. You will own production steps, read work orders, select thread colors, and monitor processes for defects to ensure top quality.

You will be part of a team that values safety and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced promotional apparel environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand embroidery directions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
• Related embroidery/manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of production and quality control of the jobs assigned to him or her.
• Read and understand work order for job being produced. Pick appropriate thread color based on embroidery instructions.
• Use appropriately sized embroidery hoop and backing size based on the size of the logo.
• Monitor the embroidery process to detect any potential defects in the process, and notify appropriate personnel of malfunction.
• Address any concerns over quality or job set-up to Embroidery Team Leader.
• Follow production schedule, and advise Production Coordinator of any production issues.
• Ensure safety policies are being followed.
• Foster a positive work environment and a Vantage work culture.
• Be trained and ready to jump in any position in case of need or absences.
• Maintain proficiency of screen printing knowledge and keep abreast of new techniques.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Ability to multitask

Read embroidery directions

Education

Related experience

Job description

Description

Vantage Apparel is the nation’s top source for custom logo apparel, outfitting and decorating for some of the most well-known brands in the World. We are a top player in the collegiate, golf, resort, and licensed products markets, and have been the leading B2B innovator in the promotional apparel industry since 1977. In 2020, we were awarded our 24th PPAI Gold Pyramid Award for Supplier Decorating in the category of embroidery, our 12th ASI Distributor Choice Award for Decorated Apparel, and we also won Silver Pyramid Awards in the embroidery and video content categories. If you’ve been to a store that has employees wearing shirts with logos, there is a very good chance that the product or logo decoration was done by Vantage Apparel.

The Embroidery Machine Operator is the individual responsible for producing high quality embroidery on various garments and other soft goods.

The Embroidery Machine Operator Will

• Own all aspects of production and quality control of the jobs assigned to him or her.
• Read and understand work order for job being produced. Pick appropriate thread color based on embroidery instructions.
• Use appropriately sized embroidery hoop and backing size based on the size of the logo.
• Monitor the embroidery process to detect any potential defects in the process, and notify appropriate personnel of malfunction.
• Address any concerns over quality or job set-up to Embroidery Team Leader.
• Follow production schedule, and advise Production Coordinator of any production issues.
• Ensure safety policies are being followed.
• Foster a positive work environment and a Vantage work culture.
• Be trained and ready to jump in any position in case of need or absences.
• Maintain proficiency of screen printing knowledge and keep abreast of new techniques.

Requirements

• A self-starter with problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, ability to prioritize and multi task
• Must be able to read and understand embroidery directions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Related experience strong preferred

Come Join Our Vantage Team -- We Offer

• Competitive package
• Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision) after 30 days
• PTO accrual after 30 days
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Savings and Retirement
• Employee Discounts and much more

Vantage Apparel is committed to safety and committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace