Embroidery Machine Operator (10:00 am - 6:30 pm Shift)

Strategic Factory; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Health care

401k

Paid time off

Holidays

Team events

Job summary

Strategic Factory in Owings Mills, MD is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator to setup, run, and maintain our embroidery equipment to produce high-quality apparel and textiles. You will load fabrics, input designs, monitor output, and ensure process efficiency and defect-free results.

We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for advancement, a modern facility, and comprehensive benefits. Join a team of skilled professionals dedicated to quality and timeline excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of embroidery machine operation experience.
• Familiarity with fabrics and threads.
• Basic computer skills for inputting and adjusting designs.
• Proficiency with embroidery design software.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to write effective correspondence to customers and coworkers.
• Vision to distinguish colors and focus.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate embroidery machines per specifications.
• Load/unload materials and input designs into software.
• Monitor embroidery process and inspect output for defects.
• Perform routine maintenance and report major issues to supervisor.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Embroidery operation

Fabric & thread knowledge

Basic computer skills

Embroidery design software

Attention to detail

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Embroidery software

Job description

Description

Position Summary

While working as an Embroidery Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the embroidery machine to create high-quality embroidered products. This role involves setting up the machine, preparing materials, monitoring the embroidery process, and ensuring the finished product meets quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and operate embroidery machines according to specifications, load and unload materials and threads, and Input designs into the machine software and adjust settings as needed.
• Select appropriate fabrics and threads for each job and Prepare materials by hooping, aligning, and securing them in the machine.
• Monitor the embroidery process to ensure high-quality output, inspect finished products for accuracy, completeness, and defects, and make necessary adjustments to correct any issues.
• Perform routine maintenance on embroidery machines, troubleshoot and resolve minor machine issues, and report major machine problems to the supervisor for repair.
• Work closely with the design team to ensure the correct implementation of designs and collaborate with other production team members to meet production deadlines.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years of experience operating and embroidery machine
• Familiarity with different types of fabrics and threads

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills for inputting and adjusting designs
• Proficiency with embroidery design software

Other Qualifications

• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to write effective correspondence to customers and coworkers
• Vision abilities required by this job include being able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, distinguish colors, and adjust focus
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve minor technical issues

Job Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Committed to company mission and values
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to lift and move materials as needed

Work environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to noise typical of a production environment.

Why Work for Strategic Factory?

Financial stability. Start with a competitive base salary and earn promotions based on positive performance and measurable results.

Massive advancement opportunities. Join a rapidly growing company that’s poised to double in size in the next three years.

Gorgeous work environment. Have you seen our building? Work alongside skilled professionals in our state-of-the-art facility.

Strategic benefits. Our comprehensive package includes health care, 401k, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and other unique benefit options.

Uber-talented team members. Prepare to be inspired as you work alongside the very best and brightest talent the industry has to offer.

Engaging company culture. We may work hard, but we play hard, too! We host a variety of fun, team building activities throughout the year.

Strategic Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer