Embroidery Machine Operator

Embroidery Machine Operator

New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products.

Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand.

Interested in working with us? Explore this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap's Miami facility. This role is 100% on-site, fostering strong collaboration and teamwork through daily in-person connections. Our Miami location offers a fast-paced production environment where employees play a key role in delivering premium products, all within a supportive and team-driven culture.

Apply to join New Era's team! 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

• Operate semiautomatic sewing machine with multiple-sewing heads to embroider names, letters, or decorative designs/logos on fronts, backs, middles, peaks, and other panels
• Read work order to determine type and location of embroidery, as well as thread colors and color sequence needed
• Count parts, check for cloth defects, check for proper taping and cover stitches, and separate parts by sizes
• Place spools of thread on the required spindle of each sewing head and draw 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
• Perform regular thread and needle changes, as necessary
• Determine start/finish point and foam requirements using the tape instruction sheet and tape sample
• Retrieve applicable embroidery file noted on work order and loads it into embroidery machine
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sewing skills preferred
• Enthusiastic positive person who embraces work with a sense of urgency and persistence
• Functions as a team player to achieve team goals, objectives, and deadlines
• Able to perform well under pressure and adapt to change easily
• Ability to consistently reach minimum production requirements
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Ability to perform basic Mathematical skills and ability to read and understand measurements.
• Ability to walk and stand for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 30 lbs
• Able to work overtime, including Saturdays if needed
• Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions (appropriate footwear)

Education and Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Travel Requirement

• The location for this position is 100% on-site in Miami, FL
• 0% domestic and/or global

The hourly range for this posted position is $15/hr (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Miami, FL. Actual compensation will fall within this range and is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.