Our client, a well known merchandiser and print expert, based in Bootle, Liverpool are currently looking for an experienced Embroidery Machine Operator. This is an excellent role for the right candidate offering multiple benefits. In this role you will instil best working practices within the Embroidery Department, showing efficiency, sharing knowledge and always looking for ways to improve the department. You will hold a broad understanding of company/departmental challenges and nurture this understanding throughout all team members to encourage positivity and to build positive working relationships with other departments. Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8 am to 5 pm Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Pay Rate: £12.66 Job Responsibilities: · Loading a design from Wilcom to the USB · Editing designs for different materials in Wilcom · Setting Embroidery TEAM NAME text/initials in Wilcom · Altering design sizes in Wilcom · Setting Thread colours in Wilcom · Creating new colourways in Wilcom · Printing Running Sheets in Wilcom · Turning Embroidery Machine On · Turning Individual embroidery heads on/off · Load designs onto the machine · Load designs onto the machine/set frame size on machine/check design range · Rotate design if needed · Set thread colour sequence · Setting/checking Stitch sweep length · Setting embroidery thickness · Select best thread/needle weight for designs · Inserting the bobbin thread / Winding Bobbin Thread · Changing Needles · Framing up with all frame types · Selecting correct backing paper suitable for design · Understanding when/how to use Water soluble film · Inserting frame to the machine · Repairing thread breaks, rewinding machine · Understanding when/how to use Water soluble film · Framing up bucket hats at centre point accurately · Un-framing/removing backing paper without distorting design · Designs fully trimmed and quality checked at point of coming off the machine · Embroidery head cleaning to a maintenance plan · Regular needle changing to a maintenance plan · Oiling machine heads · Keeping updated stock levels · Identifying best re-order points for low stocks · Line of communication for re-ordering · Order Checking Standards · Order Workflow · To always observe printing and pressing operation to detect defects in print/application that indicate machine malfunction and notify Line Manager of malfunction urgently · To perform preventative maintenance and clean machines on a daily basis · To understand the specific operational requirements for Key Contracts and implement best working practices around them · To effectively ensure all customer deadlines are met · To notify the sales contact and/or Line Manager at the earliest opportunity if a deadline can’t be met to discuss reasons, solutions and to implement a plan of action for completion · To look for and highlight efficiency improvements · To work within the Health and Safety requirement’s to ensure a safe working environment · To hold an understanding of Company/departmental challenges that will assist in building positive and effective working relationships throughout the Company Additional duties/skills for this position will include: Ability to collaborate and function as a member of a team Ability to execute plans and strategies Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively and persist in the face of obstacles Commitment to exemplifying the highest integrity and professional business standards Demonstrated ability to be reliable and dependable to complete work assignments Ability to QC the product, fold and pack into plastic bags and then into boxes when necessary Demonstrate ability to be a team player Strong attention to detail and hand eye-coordination To continually reach good/excellent levels in both performance and department standards To attend training courses to develop skills and knowledge and look at ways to implement new processes into the department As production facility is so diverse at times you may be required to work in other departments where demand is higher Error/spoil/non-conformance reporting Quality Checks Please note - work requires moderate physical effort and use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity. While performing duties of this job, you will regularly lift, sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. Job Type: Full-time