Machine Embroidery Associate

GME Supply; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GME Supply in Missouri seeks a Full-Time Machine Embroidery Associate to join our growing team. You will operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot embroidery machines to produce customized products meeting quality standards.

You will select art files, threads, needles, and backing, hoop and load items, document settings for future runs, and help with trimming, packaging, and staging. Strong communication, organization, and self-motivation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating embroidery machines and adjusting settings to meet quality specs.
• Ability to select art files, threads, needles, and backing for designs.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Willingness to train others and cross-train.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate embroidery machines, calibrate settings, and adjust for quality and efficiency.
• Hoop products, load and unload items for production runs.
• Select the proper art files, thread, needles, and backing.
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain design quality during runs.
• Document machine settings and supplies used for future consistency.
• Trimming, folding, packaging, and staging to meet quality standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and cross-training within the department.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Support teammates and contribute to efficient customization processes.
• All duties support an efficient and successful customization process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Embroidery machines

Tools

Embroidery machines

Job description

We are seeking a Full-Time Machine Embroidery Associate to become an integral part of our team here at GME Supply! This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to join a growing company.? At our family of companies, we specialize in fall protection, personal protective equipment, industrial tools, and safety equipment for at-height industries.? The Machine Embroidery Associate is accountable for successfully and efficiently meeting the needs of clients, via the orders placed for customized products. This role is to engage with the daily demands of customization activities including understanding and communicating needs for the flow of products, taking ownership of high-quality and efficient output, and working as needed to identify and resolve issues.

• Properly clean, maintain, calibrate, program, adjust & change machines and settings
• Select the proper art files, thread, needles, and backing to meet quality and design specifications
• Hoop products, load and unload items to/from machines for quality and efficiency
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain design and item quality during embroidery runs
• Document machine settings and supplies used on new designs to ensure future consistency
• Product and order trimming, folding, packaging, and staging to meet needs and quality standards
• Participate in, and request, ongoing personal and team training, for customization as well as departmental cross-training, while supporting and training other teammates as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace through daily cleaning
• All duties are necessary to support an efficient and successful customization process {=html}
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Expertise in time management and attention to detail
• Sense of urgency and self-starting mentality