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Committed to creating high-quality products known for our careful attention to detail and craftsmanship. We are seeking a skilled Individuals to join our team and contribute to the creation of our premium.\nAs an essential player you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of our products. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment such as, but not limited to; measuring tools, heat gun, embroidery and sewing tools, and sewing machines. To be successful in this role, you should be able to follow detailed instructions, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.\nGeneral Skills and Competencies required for all Production Grades \nUpholds the company values: acts with integrity; works together as a team; and treats teammates with respect. \nMaintains a clean, organized and safety conscious work area.\nAbility to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and work orders (in English). Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with co-workers and/or supervisors. \nBasic Math: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. \nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions.\nAbility to learn quickly, adapt to change, work at a fast pace, keep a positive attitude and manage multiple deadlines. \nAttention to detail.\nMust be able to work with little absenteeism and available for overtime as needed. \nPerforms other responsibilities that may be assigned. \nEducation and Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or general education degree preferred, but not mandatory. \nEmbroidery, sewing and/or digitizing experience desired, but not mandatory. \nVery Basic computer knowledge helpful; Uses in-house programs (example: Exenta, Quickturn, NetSuite, Shopify).\nPhysical Requirements\nMust be able to stand, sit and/or walk (90% of the day) and occasionally reach, bend, and move inside the facility to move product.\nFine motor skills: required using the wrists, hands, and fingers. \nVision: Required to have close visual acuity, color vision and depth perception.\nAble to hear and effectively communicate with peers.\nAbility to lift/move/pull 10-50 lbs. occasionally throughout day.\nModerate noise due to sewing machine operation in a warehouse setting.\nExtreme temperatures: some assignments are in a building with limited climate control. \nGrade 2 Machine Operator \nOC - Embroidery Machine Operator\nAs a Grade 2 Machine Operator at Outdoor Cap and JUNK, you will be responsible for operating embroidery machines to decorate various products. You will follow detailed instructions to ensure efficient and high-quality production. Grade 2 Machine Operator can increase earning potential by gaining skills from Step 1 to Step 5 and/or advancing to Grade 4 Production Assistant.\nOutdoor Cap\nStep 1\nEntry Level Embroidery Decorator, 8-head & 12-head\nStep 2\nIntermediate Level Embroidery Decorator\nStep 3\nAdvanced Level Embroider Decorator\nIntermediate Level Embroidery Decorator\n+ Cross Train to 2 Patch Maker Operations\nIntermediate Level Embroidery Decorator\n+ Runs 2 head for repairs and single head for EMB samples**\nStep 4\nAdvanced level Embroidery Decorator,\n+ Cross Train to 2 Patch Maker Operation\n+ Runs 2 head for repairs and single head for EMB samples**\n*EMB Decorator Proficiency: 8 head Embroidery Machine averages 48 hits (avg 6800 stitches) < 90 min; 12 head Embroidery Machine averages 48 hits (avg 10k stitches) < 90 min.\n** Proficiency at Single head for EMB Samples includes using Shopfloor to document samples and move through sample process\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities \nAble to do all duties required of Step 1 Production Support listed above.\nShould be able to pass a dexterity test, interpret work orders.\nMachine operator cross trained to use a combination of equipment. 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