Machine Operator (Embroidery) - 2nd Shift

BSN SPORTS; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

BSN SPORTS in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator to set up, run, and maintain single- or multi-head embroidery machines. You will produce decorative designs on athletic apparel, monitor quality, and coordinate with design and production teams to meet specs and deadlines.

You should be familiar with embroidery equipment and software, able to troubleshoot issues, and read English instructions. HS diploma or GED required; bilingual skills a plus.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with embroidery machines and software.
• Ability to read English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up embroidery machines for production, including threading and loading designs.
• Import and manipulate embroidery designs to fit fabrics and sizes.
• Monitor stitching for quality and defects.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot machines.
• Track production schedules and material inventory.
• Collaborate with designers and production teams to meet specs and deadlines.

Skills

Embroidery machines

Machine troubleshooting

Color accuracy

Design understanding

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bilingual English/Spanish (bonus)

Tools

Embroidery software

Job description

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States. Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

WORK TYPE:

On Site

LOCATION DETAILS:

950 E. Avenue K, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

WORK HOURS:

Monday-Friday 1:00PM - 9:30 PM (OT as required and during peak operations Jul-Dec).

How You Will Make An Impact

The BSN Sports Embroidery Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining either single head or multi-head commercial embroidery machines to create decorative designs on various types of sporting apparel.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and set up embroidery machines for production, including threading, loading designs, and adjusting settings.
• Import and manipulate embroidery designs using software to fit specific fabric types and sizes.
• Monitor the stitching process to ensure high-quality output, checking for errors or defects.
• Perform basic routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machines to ensure they operate smoothly.
• Keep track of production schedules and inventory levels of materials.
• Work with designers and production teams to meet customer specifications and deadlines.

Qualifications

KNOWLEGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with embroidery machines and software.
• Ability to spot errors and ensure precise stitching.
• Capable of troubleshooting machine issues and making necessary adjustments.
• Understanding of design principles to assist in the creation of appealing patterns.

Education/Experience

• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• Previous warehouse experience is a bonus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a bonus
• Ability to read English instructions.
• Learn tasks quickly, be detailed oriented, accuracy driven, personable, team oriented, and punctual with excellence in attendance.
• Candidates are required to see and differentiate colors for accuracy in inspecting the product during and after being processed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. Repetitive movement of the body is required on a regular basis. The position requires lifting of no less than 15-35 lbs. on a regular basis. This role will work in a climate-controlled environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions - BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit, and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

• Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
• Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
• Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
• Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
• Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
• Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.