Embroidery Machine & Heat Press Operator

At Mark’s (Commercial) Orangeville you’ll find a successful, innovative, and growing company that values people and fosters a culture of performance and accountability. We invest in the growth and development of our employees and empower them with the tools and knowledge to successfully perform their jobs in a positive working environment.

Custom Apparel Technician - Embroidery & Printing Operator

As an operator, you will operate Tajima Embroidery Machines and various Heat Presses to fulfill custom orders for our commercial clients. You will work in a fast-paced, deadline sensitive environment with multiple orders and quick changes while placing a high priority on quality control and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

- Operate and program multiple Tajima Embroidery Machines to produce orders of custom embroidered apparel

- Hoop garments according to job

- Change threads, needles, etc.

- Trim, finish and clean embroidery/garments

- Count, sort, fold and pack finished goods

- Quality control of embroidery and garments

- Apply heat transfers , DTF artwork, and crests to garments using required Heat Press

- Read and understand work orders

- Complete orders by set deadlines

- Maintain a clean, well-organized work area

- Maintain equipment

- Provide suggestions regarding design, placement, fabric and thread selection

- Some design work may be required

Qualifications:

- Experience working with Embroidery Machines and software would be an asset but is not required

- Experience in a graphic or design-related environment would be an asset, but is not required

- Experience running a sewing machine would be an asset, but is not required

- A flexible schedule with the ability to work early mornings, days, evenings and weekends

- A desire for long-term employment

- Able to work independently and as a member of the team

- Able to work long hours standing and walking

- Able to lift at least 50lbs and be comfortable bending, lifting and kneeling

- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail

- Demonstrates computer literacy

- High school education or equivalent

Mark's offers a welcoming and respectful culture, and a commitment to your training and development. Our employees benefit from a positive work environment, training, product discounts, and more.

Ready to join our team? Apply now online or bring your resume in-store to Arie at 53 Fourth Avenue in Orangeville.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Mark's is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Tire Corporation Limited.

Mark's is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees - their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, if you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided with be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• What shift(s) are you available to work? (ex. days, evenings, weekends)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• apparel customization: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person