Title: EMBROIDERY MACHINE OPERATOR Location: United States-Illinois-Great Lakes Job Number: 220002AF Job Summary: Operates embroidery monogram machine to embroider garments hats household articles material or uniforms and to stitch cording braid or emblems. Duties and Responsibilities: Operates embroidery monogram machine to embroider name initial or decorative designs on garments hats household articles material or uniforms and to stitch cording braid or emblems on material or garments following stamped design. - Receives written or fax orders from Navy Exchange associates for customers requiring name tapes. - Reads work order to determine type and location of embroidery. - Maintains accurate records and logs on all incoming orders. - Operates automatic embroidery machines with multiple sewing heads or needles controlled by either perforated tape or computer program. - Selects size and color thread draws it through machine guides and bobbin turns set-screws to regulate machine settings positions article under hoop pressure and utilizes a computer program hooked to a single head machine. Guides fabric under needle by hand or turns under mechanical feed bed to guide material following stamped or computer designed pattern or by freehand. - Observes sewing operation to detect defects in stitching that indicate machine malfunction and corrects malfunction when needed. Repairs defective embroidery or fill blanks left by embroidery machine. - Applies lettering by sewing or taping hat and clothing to form an embroidery design. - Inspects each complete embroidery order may be required to redo customer s orders. - Performs required maintenance on machine and makes minor repairs and adjustments i.e. oiling and setting tensions as directed by factory manuals. - Assists with monthly inventory requisitions and maintains adequate supply of stock at all times. - Works under the general supervision of a designated manager. Assignments are performed based on written and oral instructions. Incumbent carries out embroidering assignments independently and in accordance with own ability and skill in performing embroidering duties following established procedures. Refers unusual embroidering problems to manager for assistance. Review is made in terms of timeliness efficiency of operations and patron s satisfaction. - Performs other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL EFFORT Sits or stands for long periods with continual movement of hands feet arms and fingers in placing items in position. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in well lighted and ventilated areas. Area often will be noisy because of the loudness of equipment operated. Operator is subject to possible needle punctures and minor thread cuts MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR LIVED IN US FOR THREE YEARS JOB FAIR Walk-Ins Welcomed! On the Spot Interviews! When: 5/24/2022 8:30am - 4:30pm Where: Navy Exchange 2650 Green Bay Rd. Great Lakes, IL 60088 Apply online: www.navyexchange.jobs Call for an appointment: 847-578-6107 Qualifications: EMBROIDERY MACHINE OPERATOR
