Sayre offers two 1st shift options: 4-10 hour days, Monday-Thursday, 6AM-4:30PM OR 5-8 hour days, Monday-Friday, 7AM-3:30PM.

JOB TITLE: Embroidery Machine Operator

DEPARTMENT: Embroidery Department

REPORTS TO: Embroidery Department Manager

SUMMARY: Embroidery machine operator is responsible for operating multi-head embroidery machines to embroider names, initials, or decorative designs on garments, material, or uniform accessories. 

DUTIES AND 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

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Continually required to stand and walk (8-10 hours per day and up to 2-4 hours overtime as needed)

• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

• Continually required to talk and hear and visually see.

• Must be able to lift, move and push up to 30lbs

Sayre Enterprises, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity