Job Description
Job DescriptionEmbroidery Machine Operator- Mon-Friday 8a-5:00pmPayrate: $18-25 DOEJob Summary: Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining embroidery machines to produce high-
quality embroidered garments and textiles. This position requires strong attention to detail, color coordination, and the ability to ensure each design meets quality and production standards.
Key Attributes Required:
- High self-motivation
- Professional and ethical
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Team-orientation
- Ability to work independently and self-guide work tasks
- Excellent communication skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reads work order to determine type and location of embroidery
- Read and interpret embroidery work orders to determine design type, placement, and thread colors.
- Select appropriate thread size and color, and draw thread through machine guides and bobbins.
- Hoop and align fabric or garments to ensure accurate design placement.
- Adjust and regulate machine settings (tension, speed, thread trimming, etc.) using appropriate controls
or setscrews. - Operate automatic embroidery machines, including multi-head systems, to produce embroidered
designs according to specifications. - Monitor machine operation to detect defects in stitching or thread breaks; make minor adjustments as
needed and report mechanical issues to a supervisor. - Inspect finished products for accuracy, quality, and consistency.
- Repair defective embroidery or fill in incomplete stitch areas when required.
- Perform basic machine maintenance, cleaning, and threading.
- Maintain an organized and safe work area.
Key Attributes Required:
- High self-motivation
- Professional and ethical
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Team-orientation
- Ability to work independently and self-guide work tasks
- Excellent communication skills
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2-years' experience in operation of industrial embroidery machinery and equipment
- Basic computer skills for operating embroidery software
- Good color perception and hand-eye coordination
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work in a team environment.
- Experience in apparel decoration (screen printing, heat press, vinyl, etc.)
- Graphic design or digitizing knowledge.
Other Requirements:
Must comply with and meet all pre-employment requisites, including but not limited to criminal
background check prior to start date, and pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with
Company policy for the duration of employment.
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