Embroidery Specialist

Job Title: Embroidery Specialist

This is a full-time position responsible for embroidering uniforms, hats, outerwear, and other accessories. The Embroidery Specialist will provide support to the processing department as necessary to meet company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mark and set up garments in hoops for embroidery
• Follow established designs and specifications, and create new designs and specifications as necessary
• Follow established processes and procedures
• Maintain accurate embroidery logs
• Assist with the check-in of new thread, materials, hardware, etc.
• Assist with material inventory counts
• Maintain well-organized and clean work spaces
• Calibrate and set up embroidery machines
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines
• Communicate with sewing lead and/or facility manager to reorder materials and supplies
• Assist with facility cleaning
• Cooperate and share information with team members
• Continuously educate yourself
• Be curious
• Be passionate
• Participate in and contribute to group projects
• Train team members as requested by the store manager
• Other duties as assigned by management to address and provide effective support of company mission, values and goals

Requirements:

• Pre-requisite Core Competencies
• Capable of following established designs and specifications
• Capable of lifting and handling elements that can weigh up to 10 pounds each
• Embroidery machine operation
• Knowledge of embroidery machines/software/principals
• Knowledge of computers and design software
• Willingness to learn and be flexible
• Strong work ethic
• Proven attention to detail
• Self-starter with willingness to do whatever is necessary to support the team
• Demonstrated good judgement and a high degree of integrity
• A history of continuing professional and personal development

Skills Required:

• Strong hooping and embroidery ability
• Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English
• Strong organizational skills
• Team oriented and respectful
• Strong attention to detail

Experience Required:

• Proven embroidery experience

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Work history in embroidery on various machines
• Working in an environment where meeting quick turnaround times is critical
• Knowledge and experience with various fabrics and materials

Work Perks:

• We currently offer a generous benefit package to all of our regular full-time employees, which includes:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - health and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

About Us:

Curtis Blue Line is the Law Enforcement Division of L.N. Curtis and sons, a privately held family owned corporation established in 1929. Curtis Blue Line supplies law enforcement agencies with uniforms and equipment from 9 retail centers in the Western United States.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, retail centers are located in Salt Lake City, Utah; West Sacramento, CA; Dublin, CA; Santa Fe Springs, CA; Kent, WA; Tigard, OR; Boise, ID, Phoenix, AZ, and Centennial, CO.

First class service and friendly relationship oriented sales are a priority for all team members of Curtis Blue Line.

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