Embroidery Machine Operator Part-Time

Position Overview
We are expanding our store teams! Tuckernuck is searching for a reliable Embroidery Machine Operator to join our team at the Georgetown store location. The embroiderer's responsibilities include setting up the embroidery machine, ability to embroider numerous types of products within our Home, Apparel, and Accessories verticals, and ensuring that all projects are completed to the client's specifications. A keen eye for detail and precision is a must!

Core Responsibilities

• Machine operations: ability to set up and operate the embroidery machine with a variety of styles and fabrics. This includes, hooping and/or framing the garment or accessory, setting up threads, bobbins, basic cleaning and maintenance of the machine, and selecting the appropriate backing/stabilizer based on the type of fabric being embroidered.
• Quality control:

trimming excess threads, taking stabilizer off of the item once completed, and making sure the item looks in excellent condition before the customer receives it.

• Embroidery designs: ability to create DST files and produce desired embroidery outcomes- this includes knowledge about reducing density and resizing designs to ensure the embroidery stitches out well.
• Supplies and Maintenance: keeping track of embroidery supplies and communicating what needs to be reordered when necessary.
• Supporting the back of house operations team when necessary including steaming, gift wrapping, & more!

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience using an embroidery machine for 2+ years.
• Embroidery knowledge as it relates to necessary supplies needed based on the garment being stitched- e.g. stabilizer, thread, hooping, needle size, etc.
• Experience creating embroidery files (DST) and feel comfortable quickly creating files and stitching “on demand” (for example, monogramming a bag while the customer shops, in-store events, and easily completing rush orders).
• Availability to work 25-30 hours per week.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic machine troubleshooting knowledge. Ability to fix small machine issues such as needle breaks, removing thread caught in the machine plates, and adjusting the thread tension.
• Highly knowledgeable about personalization and monogramming (for example, the order of initials in any given monogram and general formatting rules).
• Very detail-oriented and precise as it relates to the finished product.
• Previous experience in retail business.
• Great customer service and communication skills.

Compensation

Compensation for the role will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. The pay for this position will be between $20-$28 per hour. This position will be classified as part-time non-exempt.

Tuckernuck Core Values

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.

• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
• Find the Fun
• Stay Authentic
• Respect
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Start Strong & Finish Strong
• Have Courage
• Continuous Improvement

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. Tuckernuck offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.