Embroidery Machine Operator

Vantage Apparel; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Health Benefits (medical, dental and视)

Job summary

Vantage Apparel is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator to produce high-quality embroidery on garments and soft goods. You will read work orders, select thread colors, and use correct hoops and backings while monitoring for defects and maintaining safety.

Responsibilities include following the production schedule, escalating issues to the Team Leader, and contributing to a positive work environment with a focus on learning new screen-printing techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand embroidery directions.
• Experience with embroidery production and quality control preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own all production and quality control of the embroidery jobs assigned.
• Read and interpret work orders and pick thread color per embroidery instructions.
• Use appropriately sized hoop and backing based on logo size.
• Monitor the embroidery process for defects and notify when there is a malfunction.
• Escalate quality or setup concerns to the Embroidery Team Leader.
• Follow production schedule and inform Production Coordinator of issues.
• Ensure safety policies are followed.
• Foster a positive work environment and Vantage work culture.
• Be cross-trained to support other positions as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of screen printing techniques and stay updated on new methods.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Read embroidery directions

Team collaboration

Education

Related embroidery experience preferred

Tools

Embroidery machines

Screen printing knowledge

Hoop sizing

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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

Requirements

• 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