Embroidery Operator

Why you would want to work on our team...

OUR MISSION:

To be the #1 service organization in the athletic industry.

OUR PURPOSE:

We exist to energize and galvanize teams and communities.

OUR VISION:

To be our customers most trusted partner for fast, high quality, thoughtful solutions.

OUR VALUES:

Humility, Team, Hunger, Ownership & Agility.

Our benefits package includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance

FSA

Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, and Paid Sick Time

401(k) Plan, with annual Company Contribution

Discounts on Momentec Brands products (formerly ASB and FSG brands)

Clean work environment with a casual dress code...no uniforms!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Embroidery Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining semi-automatic multi-head embroidery machines to produce high-quality embroidered designs on a variety of headwear products. This role includes setting up materials, loading and unloading caps, selecting correct threads and color sequences based on work orders, and monitoring machine performance to ensure accurate, consistent stitching.

RATE of PAY:

$16.50 + $2.00 shift differential per hour (total hourly rate of pay of $18.50)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (includes other duties as required):

• Operates semi-automatic sewing machine with multiple-sewing heads, which includes:
  • Placing spools of thread on the required spindle of each sewing head and draws thread through machine, guides, tensions, and eye of needle while adjusting thread tension for each sewing head.
  • Changing bobbins and rewinding bobbin thread onto an extra set during the operation.
  • Maintaining proper bobbin tension on bobbin casings.
  • Oiling bobbin hooks and changing needles daily.
  • Depressing start/stop button to start or stop the machine.
  • Loading/Unloading each cap appropriately onto/off a hoop that is properly attached to a corresponding sewing head.
• Understanding of Work Order system to: determine the type and location of embroidery, as well as thread colors and color sequence needed and retrieve embroidery files noted on work order and upload it into embroidery machine for each run.
• Responsible for ensuring embroidered headwear meets company's quality guidelines. This includes:
  • Observing sewing operation and detecting defects in stitching, such as looping, gaps, and frays, that indicate machine malfunction.
  • Counting parts, checking for cloth defects, checking for proper taping and cover stitches, and separating parts by sizes.
  • Utilizing cleaning tools with cleaning fluid to remove any dirt, oil, or other stains from any embroidered panel.
• Utilizes supplies such as threads, tear-away paper, foam, and glue to complete decorated orders.
• Continuous and timely communication with team members and supervisor when order issues arise.
• May have the opportunity to be cross trained in other departments.
• Other duties may be assigned as workload requires.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Previous embroidery skills and experience in a production environment preferred.
• Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Visual Acuity.
• Strong attention to detail, includes identifying colors, sizes, quantity and label information.
• Mathematical skills including ability to read a ruler.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to consistently reach minimum production requirements.
• Enthusiastic, positive person who embraces work with a sense of urgency and persistence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

• Ability to walk and stand for an 8-10 hour shifts.
• Manual dexterity to grasp, pinch, and pull.
• Ability to lift or carrying up to 35 lbs. may be required in order to meet daily requirements.
• Ability to see and distinguish words, colors and shades.
• Ability to stoop, reach, handle and manipulate objects and materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position works in a production environment.
• The noise level is moderate. Hearing protection is typically not required.

WORK HOURS:

• Full-Time Employment, Monday-Friday 4:00PM-12:30AM
• Additional hours / workdays work may be offered during busy periods.

DRESS CODE:

• Closed-toe shoes are required.
• Dress appropriate, apparel may not contain offensive language or images.

DISCLAIMER:

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Momentec Brands provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Momentec Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Momentec Brands requires all candidates to pass a pre-employment drug screen (necessity varies by location) and background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws which can be found at the following sites by holding the Ctrl button and clicking on the link:

1. Family and Medical Leave Act

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla

1. EEO

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf

1. Employee Polygraph Protection

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act

1. E-Verify

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

1. Right to Work

https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf