Embroidery Lead
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Location:
Kannapolis, NC 28083
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00
Job Shift: 1st shift (days)
Why you would want to work on our team...
OUR MISSION:To be the #1 service organization in the athletic industry.
OURPURPOSE:
We exist to energize and galvanize teams and communities.
OUR VISION:To be our customers most trusted partner for fast, high quality, thoughtful solutions.
OUR VALUES:Humility, Team, Hunger, Ownership & Agility.
Our benefits package includes:- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
- FSA
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, and Paid Sick Time
- 401(k) Plan, with annual Company Contribution
- Discounts on Momentec Brands products (formerly ASB and FSG brands)
- Clean work environment with a casual dress code...no uniforms!
RATE of PAY: $18.00-$23.00 per hour depending upon years of experience and years of supervisory experience.
JOB SUMMARY:This Embroidery Lead’s responsibilities include setting job files up, hooping, trimming, software knowledge to make basic adjustments, and basic maintenance and repair. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a fast paced, team environment.
As a lead, you are responsible for the training of new employees and advancing the skillsets of current employees. You are responsible for managing your time and the time of your direct report(s) while working efficiently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (includes other duties as required):- Completing the daily workload.
- Planning of the daily order flow through the department.
- Follow a production schedule.
- Emailing the order number and stitch count of every completed order to the appropriate email accounts.
- Update the "shipped date" of orders in Playmaker.
- Approve and sign off on the first piece of every location using the Approval SOP.
- Spot check completed orders to ensure quantities are correct and quality standards are met.
- Work to capacity.
- Operate a 6 head and single head Barudan embroidery machine.
- Operate a laser cutter.
- Ability to use necessary software for loading and adjusting artwork.
- Hooping and trimming.
- Apply Heat-seal waterproofing.
- Perform general maintenance and repair of machines.
- Inventory management of consumables.
- Maintain a clean and organized workplace.
- Train current and new employees.
- Work to continuously improve the department.
- Adhering to and enforcing company policies and safety procedures.
- May be cross trained in other areas of the department based on business needs.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Embroidery machine knowledge (Barudan preferred).
- Software knowledge (Wilcom and Jamieson Laser).
- Experience using a laser cutter and applying twill is recommended.
- Knowledge of proper backing to use.
- Problem solving (Timing, Birds nesting, looping, tensions).
- Organization Skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to understand verbal and written instruction.
- Ability to hear and communicate verbally.
- Ability to see and distinguish colors and shades.
- Ability to stoop, crawl, reach, handle and manipulate objects and materials.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
This position works primarily works in a non-temperature-controlled facility, which can be hot in the summer and cool in the winter.
WORK HOURS:- Full-Time, Monday - Friday: 8:00AM-4:30PM
- Dress appropriate.
- Closed-toe shoes are required.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Momentec Brands provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Momentec Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Momentec Brands requires all candidates to pass a pre-employment drug screen (necessity varies by location) and background check.
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