CBL Embroidery Specialist

Description

This position is responsible for embroidering uniforms, hats, outerwear, and other accessories. This position provides support to the processing department as necessary to meet company objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities to include:

• 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.

Experience Preferred

• Experience with various industrial embroidery machines
• Experience creating designs and lettering
• Experience with digitizing images
• Experience with Graphic Design

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.