Embroidery Machine Operator

Vantage Apparel; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

Savings & Retirement

Competitive package

Job summary

Vantage Apparel in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator to produce high-quality embroidery on a range of garments, uphold strict quality standards, and contribute to a fast-paced production environment.

You will read and interpret work orders, select thread colors, use appropriate hoops and backing, monitor the process for defects, address setup concerns with the Embroidery Team Leader, follow production schedules, and maintain safety while fostering a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand embroidery directions in English.
• Related experience preferred.
• Available work shift: 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of production and quality control for assigned jobs.
• Read and interpret work orders; pick thread color as instructed.
• Use appropriately sized embroidery hoop and backing based on logo size.
• Monitor the embroidery process to detect defects and notify issues.
• Address quality or setup concerns with Embroidery Team Leader.
• Follow production schedule and inform Production Coordinator of issues.
• Ensure safety policies are followed.
• Foster a positive work environment and Vantage culture.
• Be trained to jump in any position as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Fast-paced

Multitasking

Read embroidery directions

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. When you see an employee wearing a shirt with a logo, there is a very good chance the product, or the decoration, was done by Vantage Apparel. Since 1977, the company has been the leading B2B innovator in the promotional industry and has embroidered and printed more than 100 million logos for the corporate, collegiate, golf, resort, and licensed products markets. In 2021, Vantage Apparel was awarded its 25th consecutive PPAI Gold Pyramid Award for Supplier Decorating in the category of embroidery and has been the only company to win the ASI Distributor Choice Award for Decorated Apparel since its inception 12 years ago.

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 and keep abreast for new techniques.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• A self-start with problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Must be able to read and understand embroidery directions in English.

Requirements

• Related experience preferred.
• Available work shift: 1st shift

Come Join Our Team -- We Offer

• Competitive package
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) after 30 days
• PTO (paid time off)
• Paid Holidays
• Savings & Retirement

Salary Description

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