Embroidery Machine Operator

Embroidery Technician Job Description:

An Embroidery Technician operates and maintains computerized embroidery machines to apply logos, monograms, and designs to apparel and textiles. Key responsibilities include setting up machines (threading, hooping), selecting appropriate threads/needles, troubleshooting, and performing quality checks to meet production deadlines.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Machine Setup & Operation: Interprets work orders to set up industrial multi-head or single-head machines (e.g., Tajima, Barudan).
• Production & Quality Control: Hoops garments (placing fabric tightly), monitors stitching, rethreads the machine as needed, and inspects finished products for accuracy. Work with the current embroidery department manager to assist in keeping the department running smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Performs daily cleaning, oils machines, changes needles, and adjusts thread tension to prevent defects. This includes fixing thread breaks, making bobbin changes and fixing bird nests.
• Material Prep: Selects and prepares correct threads, backing materials, and needles based on fabric type.
• Finished Product Prep: Steams and folds finished covers for shipping.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

· Technical Proficiency: Strong experience operating industrial computerized embroidery machinery.

· Attention to Detail: Ability to spot minor stitching defects and ensure precise placement.

· Physical Dexterity: Ability to perform manual tasks like hooping and delicate threading.

· Problem-Solving: Capable of troubleshooting mechanical issues on the fly.

· Experience: Previous experience in a production environment is typically preferred. Digitizing knowledge is a plus, please mention if you have this!

KEY JOB STANDARD MEASUREMENTS:

· Ensure team meets or exceeds all sales goals and key metrics.

· Efficient and effective Problem-solving decision-making

· Demonstration of excellent production skills

About the company:

We are an established company (22 years) in the golf industry and specialize in large scale embroidery, not much apparel. Average stitch count per sew is 60,000 stitches.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you looking for full time or part time work? We are open to either right now. We are seasonal and are very busy certain times of the year with more hours available at those times.
• Do you have any digitizing experience? If so, with what program? This is NOT a job requirement, but a huge plus.
• Are you able to pass a background check without issue?

Experience:

• Commercial Embroidery Machine Operator: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20