Embroidery Machine Operator — Quality & Production Pro

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

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.