Machine Operator

Company: Sayre Enterprises
Location: Buena Vista
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

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 Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No

Keywords: Sayre Enterprises, Tuckahoe , Machine Operator, Other , Buena Vista, Virginia