Embroidery Machine Operator - VA, Buena Vista

About the position

Sayre Enterprises offers 2 first shift options: 4- 10 hour days, Monday-Thursday, 6AM-4:30PM OR 5- 8 hour days, Monday-Friday, 7AM-3:30PM. The Embroidery Machine Operator is responsible for operating multi-head embroidery machines to embroider names, initials, or decorative designs on garments, material, or uniform accessories.

Responsibilities

• Ability to draw thread through guides, tensions, and needles and adjusts tensions, threads, and bobbins according to fabric type.
• Ability to hoop and center material to prepare for processing on embroidery machine.
• Ability to observe embroidery sewing operations to detect defects in stitching that indicate machine malfunction and notify supervisor of malfunction.
• Ability to inspect garments for defects or damage, repair defective embroidery or fills in blanks left by embroidery machine.
• Must be dependable and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and communicate well with manager and team leaders.
• Ability to maintain speed and efficiency and be fully committed to excellent customer service.
• Ability to maintain department production demand numbers.
• Ability to accurately count and follow written directions.
• Pay attention to the quality of both the starting product and the finished product.
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and have discernment for colors and detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General Computer skills preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.