Job Description

Vantage Apparel is the nation’s top source for custom logo apparel, outfitting and decorating for some of the most well-known brands in the World. We are a top player in the collegiate, golf, resort, and licensed products markets, and have been the leading B2B innovator in the promotional apparel industry since 1977. In 2020, we were awarded our 24th PPAI Gold Pyramid Award for Supplier Decorating in the category of embroidery, our 12th ASI Distributor Choice Award for Decorated Apparel, and we also won Silver Pyramid Awards in the embroidery and video content categories. If you’ve been to a store that has employees wearing shirts with logos, there is a very good chance that the product or logo decoration was done by Vantage Apparel.

The Embroidery Machine Operator is the individual responsible for producing high quality embroidery on various garments and other soft goods.

The Embroidery Machine Operator will:

• Own all aspects of production and quality control of the jobs assigned to him or her.
• Read and understand work order for job being produced. Pick appropriate thread color based on embroidery instructions. Use appropriately sized embroidery hoop and backing size based on the size of the logo.
• Monitor the embroidery process to detect any potential defects in the process, and notify appropriate personnel of malfunction.
• Address any concerns over quality or job set-up to Embroidery Team Leader.
• Follow production schedule, and advise Production Coordinator of any production issues.
• Ensure safety policies are being followed.
• Foster a positive work environment and a Vantage work culture.
• Be trained and ready to jump in any position in case of need or absences.
• Maintain proficiency of screen printing knowledge and keep abreast for new techniques.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• A self-start with problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Must be able to read and understand embroidery directions in English.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have related experience.
• Available work shift: 1st shift

COME JOIN OUR TEAM -- WE OFFER:

• Competitive package
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) after 30 days
• PTO accrual after 30 days
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Savings & Retirement
• Employee Discounts and much more

Vantage Apparel is committed to safety and committed to a drug and alcohol-free work place