About

• Description
• About Us
• Established in 2001, MES is the nation’s largest provider of PPE, fire apparatus, uniforms, and services to first responders. With over 25 locations, MES is the most trusted source of equipment and service for firefighters, law enforcement, and EMTs. Our dedicated team of over 300 sales representatives and certified service technicians allows us to bring unparalleled quality and service to our industry. MES supports its customers with innovative digital commerce solutions and a nationwide warehousing system with three strategically located hubs that carry thousands of products representing the best brands on the market.

• MES offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. MES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

• MES will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment screening.

Job Description

• The Embroiderer operates an embroidery machine to add customized designs, logos, or text to various types of uniforms. This work enhances the visual appeal of uniforms, promotes branding, and adds a personal touch to the garments for various first responder groups and municipal organizations within MES, Inc.’s customer base. This role is critical in personalizing uniforms and enhancing brand identity through custom embroidery, combining technical skills, artistic creativity, and attention to detail to produce high-quality embroidered uniform designs.

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Machine Operation: Operate computerized embroidery machines to embroider designs, logos, or text onto uniforms and other garments.
• Design Setup: Prepare and load embroidery designs into the machine, ensuring proper positioning, size, and alignment.
• Thread Selection: Choose appropriate threads and thread colors according to client requirements or design specifications.
• Hooping and Stabilizing: Hoop the garments and use stabilizers to ensure smooth and precise embroidery.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed embroidery for quality, accuracy, and consistency, making any necessary adjustments.
• Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot embroidery machines, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Material Selection: Select appropriate backing materials and fabrics based on the type of garment and design.
• Customization: Thoroughly understand customer specifications to customize embroidery designs according to customer needs and preferences, confidently asking questions for clarity when needed.
• Scheduling: Prioritize and manage orders to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Documentation: Keep records of designs, thread colors, and materials used for future reference.
• Safety and Cleanliness: Ensure the work area is clean, organized, and safe, following safety guidelines when operating machinery.

• Requirements
• Required Qualifications
• Proven experience operating embroidery machines and working with embroidery software.
• Knowledge of different types of fabrics and materials used for embroidery.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in design placement and thread colors.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet production and customer deadlines.
• Good communication skills, especially when working with clients to understand their customization needs.
• Mechanical aptitude for machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the embroidery industry
• Desired Characteristics
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates self-confidence
• Self-starter, willing to take the initiative
• Consistent follow through
• High level of integrity
• Customer service mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
• Formal training or certification in embroidery machine operation/software is preferred.
• Required Qualifications
• Proven experience operating embroidery machines and working with embroidery software.
• Knowledge of different types of fabrics and materials used for embroidery.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in design placement and thread colors.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet production and customer deadlines.
• Good communication skills, especially when working with clients to understand their customization needs.
• Mechanical aptitude for machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the embroidery industry
• Desired Characteristics
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates self-confidence
• Self-starter, willing to take the initiative
• Consistent follow through
• High level of integrity
• Customer service mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
• Formal training or certification in embroidery machine operation/software is preferred.
• Physical Requirements
• This work may require standing for extended periods and operating embroidery machines and other equipment using repetitive motions.

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Benefits

• 401(k) and company matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Employee rewards and recognition program
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