Job Description

Description

Premier Press is one of the largest creative production companies on the West Coast, working with some of the most recognizable brands from around the world. If you’re someone who’s a self-starter, detail oriented and motivated to learn, this could be a great opportunity to work at an exciting and growing company. Visit our website to see our great work! http://www.premierpress.com

Our Mission: Bring order to the chaos of creative production and distribution, making it easy to bring your brand to life.

Our Vision: Create a world free from dull marketing.

Our Values:

· Go Beyond

· Discover New Ways & Ideas

· Respect Ourselves, Each Other, and Our Community

· Deliver the Best Client Experience

Job Title: Embroidery Machine Operator

Classification: Full-Time, hourly non-exempt

Hourly Pay: DOE

Reports to: Wide Format Manager

Schedule: Monday - Friday (occasional evenings/weekends as needed) 

Location: In-Office (no remote), 5000 N Basin Ave., Portland, OR 97217 

Benefits

• Health insurance (100% employer-paid premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance (employer paid)
• Dental & Vision Insurance (low-cost premium)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mass-Transit Reimbursement Program helps employees save on commuting costs
• 401k with annual profit sharing
• Paid Time Off, increases with tenure
• Paid Holidays
• On-the-Job training w/growth opportunities

General Summary: An Embroidery Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining embroidery machines to create embroidered designs on various textiles, such as garments, hats, and linens. This role requires attention to detail, a strong understanding of embroidery techniques, and the ability to troubleshoot machine issues.

An Embroidery Machine Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring the production of high-quality embroidered products. They must have the technical skills to operate the machinery efficiently and the attention to detail to produce accurate and visually appealing embroidery designs.

Key Responsibilities:

Machine Operation:

• Set up and calibrate embroidery machines according to design specifications.
• Load embroidery designs into the machine and adjust settings for color, size, and placement.
• Monitor machine operation to ensure designs are stitched accurately and consistently.
• Handle machine start-up, shut-down, and routine maintenance.

Material Preparation:

• Hoop or stretch textiles securely on frames or hoops before embroidery.
• Select appropriate threads, bobbins, and needles for each job.
• Ensure materials are free of wrinkles, stains, or defects before starting the embroidery process.

Quality Control:

• Inspect finished products for quality, including checking for thread breaks, puckering, and misalignment.
• Make adjustments to the machine or design as needed to maintain high-quality embroidery.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, oiling, and changing needles.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine malfunctions and thread issues.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain records of embroidery jobs, including design details, thread colors used, and production times.
• Report any supply shortages or equipment problems to supervisors.

Safety and Compliance:

• Follow safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Adhere to workplace rules and regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for quality control.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Embroidery Machine Operator is preferred.
• Familiarity with various types of embroidery machines and software.
• Knowledge of different embroidery techniques and thread types.
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills for embroidery machines.

Core Competencies

• Embroidery machine operation and maintenance.
• Proficiency in using embroidery software and design files.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Communication skills to work effectively with team members and supervisors.

Additional Details 

Work Environment: Work is performed in the warehouse, where temperatures can fluctuate with extreme weather. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and push carts. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Alcohol and Drug-Free Policy: We are an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of background checks and drug screenings.  (While we prohibit impairment on the job, our policy does not restrict lawful, off-duty marijuana use.)

EEO: Premier Press provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any time without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.