Embroidery Machine Operators

Job Description

Job Description

EMBROIDERY OPERATOR: MODERN DAY EMBROIDERY = FASTER. EASIER. MORE PRODUCTIVE. BECAUSE A STITCH IS NOT JUST A STITCH.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Embroidery Lead, this position is responsible for processing embroidery orders by preparing garments, running an embroidery and laser machine, and making quality adjustments as necessary. They will also be picking inventory for orders as well as performing quality control on each garment, to include: folding, labeling, boxing and counting garments, as well as recording styles and quantities of garments produced.

Available Positions:

Embroidery Machine Operator

Monday - Thursday 4pm-2am

Pay: $22

Follow this link to see what our embroidery department does!

A Typical Day (job functions) | Analyze + Operate + Quality Control + Repeat

• Analyze orders to identify design and determine thread colors
• Change embroidery machine threads, including threading needles
• Attach hoops to the garments
• Access order specifications through computer spreadsheets
• Navigate through computer programs to process garment order on embroidery and/or laser machine
• Operate embroidery machine computer and laser machine
• Verify quality and quantity of the clothing and embroidery
• Maintain Zephyr & Lakeshirts acceptable standard of quality per garment
• Communicate with, or walk to, inventory area to gather replacement garments as needed
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Organize work flow
• Follow safety practices. Identify problems and work to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
• Work actively with others to get the job done
• Other duties as assigned

Operator Skills (qualifications) | Self-Motivated + Detail-Oriented + TEAM Player

• High school education desirable, but not required.
• Positive attitude & self-motivated
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Detail oriented and self motivated
• Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours.
• Ability to be stand for 8-10 hours a day.
• Previous production preferred, but not required.
• Tablet, computer, Microsoft Word, Doc and Excel experience preferred.

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART. Life at Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.

Physical Demands:

Never: Sits, Climbs, Crawls

Occasionally: Balances, Lifts 10-24lbs, Lifts 25-50 lbs, Lifts over 50lbs, Carries 10-24 lbs, Carries 25-50lbs, Carries 50+ lbs

Frequently: Carries, Pushes, Pulls, Bends, Crawls, Reaches above Shoulder Height

Continuously: Stands, Walks, Reaches, Lifts under 10 lbs, Carries under 10lbs, Reaching at shoulder height, reaching below shoulder height

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Colorado is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.