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title: Apparel Decoration Operator at Strategic Factory
description: Strategic Factory is hiring for the Apparel Decoration Operator role in Owings
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| **Company** | Strategic Factory |
| **Location** | Owings Mills, MD |
| **Salary** | $18/hr - $24/hr |
| **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 |
## Description

### Description

**Position Summary**

While working as an Apparel Decoration Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining Direct-to-Film heat press equipment to create high-quality branded products. This role involves setting up the machine, preparing materials, monitoring the production process, and ensuring the finished product meets quality standards.

### Requirements

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

- Set up and operate machines according to specifications, load and unload materials, and adjust settings as needed.
- Monitor the production process to ensure high-quality output, inspect finished products for accuracy, completeness, and defects, and make necessary adjustments to correct any issues.
- Perform routine maintenance on machines, troubleshoot and resolve minor machine issues, and report major machine problems to the supervisor for repair.
- Work closely with the design team to ensure the correct implementation of designs and collaborate with other production team members to meet production deadlines.

**Qualifications**

**Education and/or Experience**

- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- 2+ years of experience operating and machines
- Familiarity with different types of fabrics and decoration methods

**Computer Skills**

- Basic computer skills for inputting data

**Other Qualifications**

- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to write effective correspondence to customers and coworkers
- Vision abilities required by this job include being able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, distinguish colors, and adjust focus
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve minor technical issues

**Job Competencies**

- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Committed to company mission and values
- Flexible and willing to adapt to change
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**

**Physical demands**

- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to lift and move materials as needed

**Work environment**

- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to noise typical of a production environment.

**Why Work for Strategic Factory?**

**Financial stability.** Start with a competitive base salary and earn promotions based on positive performance and measurable results.

**Massive advancement opportunities.** Join a rapidly growing company that’s poised to double in size in the next three years.

**Gorgeous work environment.** Have you seen our building? Work alongside skilled professionals in our state-of-the-art facility.

**Strategic benefits.** Our comprehensive package includes health care, 401k, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and other unique benefit options.

**Uber-talented team members.** Prepare to be inspired as you work alongside the very best and brightest talent the industry has to offer.

**Engaging company culture.** We may work hard, but we play hard, too! We host a variety of fun, team building activities throughout the year.

**Strategic Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
## Skills

- Loading and Unloading
- Deployment Strategy
- Basic Computer Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Maintenance
- Communication
## Benefits

- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Company Events

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/apparel-decoration-operator-at-strategic-factory-01a0de8e-5e7e-734f-8a0e-80be6d598b2c?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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