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Machine Operator

Sayre Enterprises
Buena Vista, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

JOB TITLE : Multi-Skilled Machine Operator

SHIFT :    2nd Shift    4PM-2AM    Monday - Thursday with paid lunch daily

This position will train on 1st shift M-Th, 6AM-4 : 30PM

PAY :   Base rate $15.75 / hour plus $1.50 / hour 2nd shift differential

DEPARTMENT : Embroidery Department

REPORTS TO : Embroidery Department Manager & 2nd Shift Supervisor

SUMMARY : The Multi-Skilled machine operator will operate multi-head embroidery machines to embroider names, initials, or decorative designs on garments, material, or uniform accessories; operate a sewing machine to merrow patches; along with cutting, finishing, and packaging duties as directed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Ability to draw thread through guides, tensions, and needles and adjust 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 and 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, supervisor 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 and verbal 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 (10 hours per shift and up to 2 hours overtime as needed)
  • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
  • Continually required to talk and hear and visually see.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to move, push and lift up to 40lbs
  • 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

    Salary : $16

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