What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Embroidery Machine Operator position at Artist J LLC?
Company Description
Artist J LLC is a comprehensive graphic design and e-commerce platform that empowers artists and clients to bring their creative visions to life. The company specializes in providing tools for creating, collaborating, printing, marketing, trading, and profiting from artistic endeavors. Artist J LLC fosters a dynamic and innovative environment for design-focused individuals and businesses. The company is dedicated to supporting creativity and enabling artists to thrive in their pursuits.
Role Description
Artist J LLC is looking for a skilled on-call embroidery operator to support production on a Happy Japan 4-Head commercial embroidery machine. This role is ideal for someone with experience running multi-head embroidery machines who can step in during production runs or peak demand.
Key Responsibilities
• Operate and monitor a Happy Japan 4-Head embroidery machine
• Prepare garments for production including hooping, stabilizer selection, and thread setup
• Load and run embroidery jobs from production files
• Monitor stitching quality and make thread or tension adjustments as needed
• Perform thread changes and troubleshoot minor machine issues
• Inspect finished garments for quality and accuracy
• Maintain a clean and organized production workspace
• Assist with routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance
Qualifications
• 2 years experience operating commercial embroidery machines (Happy Japan, Tajima, Barudan, or similar)
• Experience working with multi-head embroidery machines
• Knowledge of stabilizers, thread types, and garment hooping techniques
• Strong attention to detail and production quality
• Ability to work independently and manage embroidery runs efficiently
• Strong Communication skills for teamwork and problem-solving
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accuracy
• Knowledge of embroidery techniques, and machine embroidery software is a plus
• Prior experience in a production or textile-related role is highly desirable
• High school diploma or equivalent required
Preferred Qualifications
• Direct experience operating Happy Japan embroidery machines
• Familiarity with embroidery production workflows in apparel decoration
• Experience working with digitized embroidery files
Details
📍 Location: Bradenton, FL (on-site)
🧵 Machine: Happy Japan 4-Head
🕒 Type: On-call / project-based
📅 Start: Within the next 60 days
💵 Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Send your resume or experience to:
📧 management@artistj.com
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