Jenny D Aguilar Ramirez
Douglasville
Summary
Detail-oriented Heat Press and Embroidery Machine Operator with proven skills in quality assurance and routine maintenance. Experienced in material inspection and inventory management, ensuring high standards and efficient production.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Heat Press Operator
Boxercraft
Mableton
01.2024 - Current
- Operated heat press machines for garment printing and decoration.
- Set up materials for efficient production runs and minimized waste.
- Monitored machine performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with design team to ensure accurate print placements.
- Trained new staff on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to adhere to safety standards.
- Adjusted heat and pressure settings based on fabric type specifications.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before packaging.
- Kept detailed records of all production runs including product counts, material used.
- Conducted regular inspections of materials used during production process for defects or inconsistencies.
- Adjusted temperature, pressure, timer, and other settings as necessary for specific projects.
- Maintained and operated heat press machines to transfer designs onto apparel.
- Verified accuracy of artwork before transferring it onto garments.
- Ensured that work areas were kept clean and organized throughout shift.
- Checked machine settings and monitored production process to ensure quality standards were met.
- Cleaned up any spills or messes immediately upon noticing them.
- Worked closely with team members to discuss project details and coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Assisted with loading and unloading garments into the heat presses.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates or issues encountered during job duties.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies required for operation of the heat press machines.
- Inspected finished products to ensure that they meet quality control standards.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities.
Department Lead
Boxercraft
Mableton
02.2022 - Current
- Led daily operations to ensure smooth department workflow and efficiency.
- Mentored team members on best practices and operational standards.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of necessary supplies and materials.
- Facilitated communication between teams to support project alignment and collaboration.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and company policies consistently.
- Provided leadership, motivation, direction and support to team members in order to achieve individual success as well as team goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow across the organization.
- Managed effective stock rotation and inventory placement.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to ensure job expectations were met.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner by identifying root causes of issues.
- Oversaw department schedule, projects and quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels by placing orders when necessary and monitoring stock levels throughout the year.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to departmental personnel during manager's absence and busy periods.
- Followed safety protocols and company processes and procedures.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Embroidery Machine Operator
Boxercraft
Mableton
01.2018 - Current
- Operated embroidery machines to create custom designs on various fabrics.
- Set up machines by selecting threads, needles, and designs for production runs.
- Monitored machine performance and made adjustments to maintain quality standards.
- Prepared materials by cutting and organizing fabrics for efficient workflow.
- Assisted in troubleshooting minor machine issues to minimize downtime.
- Maintained clean work area to ensure a safe and organized environment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines effectively.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery and handling materials safely.
- Set up and operated embroidery machines to produce quality products.
- Adjusted machine settings according to fabric type, size of design, number of colors used, and other specifications.
- Positioned fabric under sewing needles to ensure proper placement of designs on garments.
- Kept work area clean and organized at all times.
- Monitored machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as oiling and cleaning machines and replacing worn parts.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating the machinery.
- Provided guidance to other employees on how to use embroidery machines properly.
- Collaborated with team members in order to meet tight deadlines set by clients.
- Changed bobbins when necessary during production runs.
- Inspected completed items for defects and accuracy of stitching.
- Resolved any issues related to the functioning of embroidery machines quickly and efficiently.
- Performed tests on various fabrics to determine best settings for different types of stitches.
- Stopped machines immediately upon noticing any irregularities in their operations.
- Measured fabric pieces accurately using rulers or measuring tapes before loading them into the embroidery machines.
- Maintained production records of finished goods.
- Placed thread spools on spindles, inserted bobbins and threaded ends through machine guides.
- Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.
- Matched cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing and verified correct dye lots and patterns.
Education
High School Diploma -
INJEAO
El Salvador11-2011
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance
- Heat press setup
- Material inspection
- Routine maintenance
- Inventory management
- Leadership development
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Heat Press Operator
Boxercraft
01.2024 - Current
Department Lead
Boxercraft
02.2022 - Current
Embroidery Machine Operator
Boxercraft
01.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
INJEAO