What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Embroidery Machine Operator position at ATLANTIC COAST EMBROIDERY INC?
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
Join our creative team! We're a growing apparel customization company known for our quality, creativity, and customer service. We're seeking a motivated, experienced individual to operate Tajima commercial embroidery machines in our embroidery and custom apparel business. This is a part-time position with the potential to transition to full-time for the right candidate. All work is performed on-site at our Southampton location, conveniently located near the LIRR station.
Responsibilities Include:
- Setting up embroidery machines, loading designs, and changing threads
- Hooping clothing, hats, and various other soft goods to be embroidered
- Operating embroidery machines and monitoring production quality
- Preparing garments and materials for embroidery (hooping, stabilizing, positioning)
- Working with existing embroidery files and design layouts
- Inventory management of threads, blanks, DTF supplies, and materials
- Daily shop organization, cleaning, and workspace maintenance
- Organizing supplies, finished orders, and work-in-progress projects
- Quality control and finishing work (trimming, pressing, packaging)
- Assisting with order fulfillment and pickup/delivery coordination
- Being trained and ready to jump into any position in case of need or absence
Qualifications:
- A self-starter with problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship
- Ability to learn the operation of new technical equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to prioritize and multitask
- Must be able to read and understand embroidery and DTF job orders
- Strong communication skills in English for customer interactions
- Organized and able to manage multiple projects and maintain a clean workspace
- A willingness to learn and grow with our business
- Ability to lift and move boxes of raw and finished goods
- Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
- Previous experience with commercial embroidery equipment required
We Offer:
- Training on all equipment and processes
- Part-time schedule with opportunity to grow to full-time
- On-site work environment in Southampton, NY (adjacent to LIRR station)
- Creative and supportive work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer - We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.