What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embroidery Machine Operator - Salt Lake City position at Thermon?
Who We Are
Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.
Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.
We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.
Overview
The Embroidery Machine Operator I is an entry‑level role responsible for running and maintaining industrial embroidery machines to produce high-quality embroidered products with conductive heating wire embroidered to a substrate, according to production schedules. This position works under close supervision and focuses on training, safety, quality, and meeting production schedules.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Setting up and operating embroidery machines with digitized design files.
- Loading substrates, threads, wires and supplies required for production runs.
- Monitoring machine performance and thread tension to ensure consistent stitching quality.
- Performing in-process inspections to identify defects such as damaged wires, skipped stitches, thread breaks, or misalignments.
- Conducting routine cleaning and maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Following established production schedules and quality standards for embroidery output.
- Maintaining digitized document organization and production records.
- Assist in other production areas as directed.
Work Schedule
- Regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Occasional Friday and Saturday work may be required based on business needs, including overtime when applicable.
Required Skills and Competencies
Machine and Equipment Operation
- Ability to operate machines or equipment under supervision.
- Capable of learning and running one or more machine within a production value stream.
Manual Dexterity and Tool Use
- Proper use of basic hand tools to perform routine tasks.
- Follows safety procedures and 5S protocols consistently.
Computer Literacy
- Basic computer skills, including entering data and completing steps within an ERP system by following instructions.
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Uses established procedures to complete straightforward tasks.
- Identifies issues and seeks guidance when problems fall outside assigned scope.
Math Skills
- Uses a calculator and follows work instructions to perform routine measurements and calculations.
Time Management
- Follows production schedules and meets on‑time delivery requirements.
Additional Expectations
- Follows all safety procedures and company policies related to equipment and tool operation.
- Demonstrates teamwork, dependability, flexibility, and attention to detail.
- Must be able to read, understand, and communicate work instructions, safety information, and basic production documentation in English.
- Willing to train and work in other production areas as needed.
- Meets physical demands of the role, including moving materials up to 50 pounds.
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Must be able to work the required schedule and overtime as business needs dictate.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or trade school education preferred but not required.
- Previous manufacturing or production experience is a plus, but not required for Level I.