We are seeking a team-oriented and artistic individual to join our Embroidery Department. The Machine Operator will be responsible for processing orders that require embroidery or heat transfer application on a variety of products to produce a quality finished product. The job requires hooping, loading, trimming, folding, inspecting and packing embroidery and/or heat transfer products. This position is responsible for machine observation during the embroidery process and ensuring we deliver a quality product on a timely basis.

Location: Across from the Chester County Airport (Right off the express 30 bypass)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparing area for operation:

• Organize hoops, thread and backing.
• Arrange layout including new, in process and completed orders.
• Power up all equipment saving previous designs not completed.
• Remove and clean all bobbin cases and oil specified area.
• Check threading on all needles including thread placement for all needles.

Daily Production Schedule:

• Read every order for all information associated with embroidery and/or heat transfer.
• Match the product description on the order to the supplied materials.
• Check the design # on the order making sure it matches the design # on the sequence sheet provided.
• Check the embroidery machine memory for the designs currently ready to be embroidered, if not entered in embroidery machine.
• Insert the compact flash card and input the design needed followed by the assignment of the requested colors in sequence, from the speck sheet.
• Check the thread color on the sequence sheet to the tread color on the machine.
• Check all spelling on the provided sew out preparation against the job order.
• Only embroider orders that have been signed off on the production sheet, no exceptions.

Embroider the products:

• Hoop all products.
• Monitor the embroidery of product(s), keeping the machine running at all times.
• During embroidery inspect the quality against the sew out approval.

Packing:

• Conduct a complete inspection of the order making note of the requested:
  • Number of pieces
    • Product color
    • Size
    • Location
• Color-match the embroidery to the provided sample on the sequence sheet.
• Remove all excess backing from the underside of the product.
• If the name drop is requested check placement and spelling.
• Fold and pack all items to the set standards unless the otherwise specified.

End of day:

• Shut down all machines.
• Blow off all machines and equipment.
• Wipe down all tables.
• Vacuum or sweep and floor

• Process orders that require embroidery or heat transfer application on a variety of products.
• Organize hoops, thread and backing.
• Knowledge of Barudan machine.
• Repetitive movements and 75% to 95% of your day on your feet.
• Arrange layout including new, in process and completed orders.
• Power up all equipment saving previous designs not completed.
• Remove and clean all bobbin cases and oil specified area.
• Check threading on all needles including thread placement for all needles.
• End of day shut down all machines and clean area
• Blow off all machines and equipment.

• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math computation.
• Familiarity with computers. Willingness to learn new computer programs necessary for the position.
• Ability to endure extended periods of time on your feet, up to 10 hours a day.
• Ability to perform frequent repetitive tasks such as bending.
• Ability to keep relationships with other departments such as shipping, receiving and customer service.
• Ability to meet all required deadlines; ability to change priorities quickly as needed; ability to independently handle stress and maintain a mature problem-solving demeanor.
  
  

Credentials and Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three-five years production embroidery experience
• Previous manufacturing experience

If you are looking to be a part of something bigger than yourself, that is both financially and emotionally rewarding, we want to talk to you! We like to hire people with experience, but we love to hire people with initiative. We are a fast-growing company with exciting endeavors on the horizon. We need people who are passionate, positive, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, and 401k with match.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

We are located across from the Chester County Airport, right off Route 30.

As an essential business, we remain open to continue to support first responders. The health and well-being of our employees is a priority at Witmer Public Safety Group. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are following the CDC guidelines to minimize and help prevent the spread of the virus, including wearing face coverings, social distancing, frequent hand-washing, frequent cleaning and providing flexibility to employees to address personal COVID related situations.