Embroidery Machine Operator

The Embroidery Machine Operator is responsible for operating multiple head machines, creating a variety of logos and decorative designs on customized headwear products. This job takes place in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Tends semiautomatic sewing machine with multiple-sewing heads to embroider names, letters, or decorative designs / logos on fronts, backs, middles, peaks, and other panels.
• Reads work order to determine type and location of embroidery, as well as thread colors and color sequence needed.
• Counts parts, checks for cloth defects, checks for proper taping and cover stitches, and separates parts by sizes.
• Places spools of thread on the required spindle of each sewing head and draws thread through the machine, guides, tensions, and eye of the needle while adjusting thread tension by turning appropriate knobs to the left or right on the front of each sewing head.
• Performing regular thread and needle changes, as necessary.
• Determines start / finish point and foam requirements using the tape instruction sheet and tape sample.
• Retrieves applicable embroidery file noted on work order and loads it into embroidery machine.
• Keeps all sensitive matters confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

Travel Requirement

New Era Cap LLC. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.