Embroidery Machine Operator: Quality, Fast-Paced Production

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

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.