What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embroidery Specialist position at Inked Wear - Stitch Print?
Stitch Print (Inked Wear) is a custom apparel service provider in Utah, dedicated to delivering high-quality, customized headwear, outerwear, team wear, and corporate apparel for our customers. We take pride in craftsmanship, quick turnaround times, and making our clients brands, ideas and vision tangible. We are looking for a detail-oriented, highly skilled Embroidery Specialist to join our production team.
Position is open to non-experienced candidates though preference will go to those with previous experience.
Position Overview
As an Embroidery Specialist, you will oversee and execute the daily multi-head and single head embroidery production. You’ll be responsible for reading job order specs, setting up and operating commercial embroidery machines (Barudan) prepping garments, inspecting quality, and maintaining equipment. You must be fluent in English - legally able to live and work in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Machine Operation & Setup: Set up and operate multi-head and single-head commercial embroidery machines safely and efficiently.
- Hooping & Framing: Proper placement and hooping of various textiles, including t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, polos, performance fabrics, caps, and beanies.
- Job Preparation: Read and interpret work orders to select appropriate thread colors, backings, toppers, needles, and placement guidelines.
- Digitizing & File Check (Plus): Load embroidery design files, adjust thread tension, select sewing sequences, and make minor edits or test runs before full production.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products for thread tension, proper registration, loose threads, and garment defects; perform trimming and cleaning of finished items.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on machinery (oiling, thread tensioning, needle changes, cleaning bobbin cases, and minor troubleshooting).
- Inventory & Supplies Management: Monitor thread stock, backings, needles, and embroidery supplies; report low inventory to management.
- Workflow & Timelines: Meet and exceed production goals, maintain high efficiency, and stick to strict customer deadlines.
Qualifications & Skills
- Language: English ->Fluent in speaking, reading, writing.
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience operating commercial embroidery machines in a fast-paced environment preferred.
- Product Knowledge: Familiarity with various garment types, fabrics, and specialized techniques (e.g., 3D puff embroidery, cap framing, patch application).
- Attention to Detail: Excellent eye for visual detail, color matching, placement accuracy, and quality control.
- Technical Skills: Ability to troubleshoot basic machine faults, thread breaks, and tension issues. Experience with embroidery software (Wilcom, Hatch, Pulse) or digitizing is a major plus!
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive hand motions (hooping), and lift up to 35–50 lbs.
- Work Ethic: Strong time-management skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently or with a collaborative team.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive starting hourly pay based on experience ($16.00 – $20.00/hour)
- Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
- Employee discounts on custom gear and brand apparel
- Comfortable, climate-controlled environment
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Machine embroidering: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20