Embroidery Machine Operator

Summary/Scope of Role: The Embroidery Machine 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:

1) Reads work order to determine type and location of embroidery

2) Read and interpret embroidery work orders to determine design type, placement,

and thread colors.

3) Select appropriate thread size and color, and draw thread through machine

guides and bobbins.

4) Hoop and align fabric or garments to ensure accurate design placement.

5) Adjust and regulate machine settings (tension, speed, thread trimming, etc.)

using appropriate controls or setscrews.

6) Operate automatic embroidery machines, including multi-head systems, to

produce embroidered designs according to specifications.

7) Monitor machine operation to detect defects in stitching or thread breaks; make

minor adjustments as needed and report mechanical issues to a supervisor.

8) Inspect finished products for accuracy, quality, and consistency.

9) Repair defective embroidery or fill in incomplete stitch areas when required.

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10)Perform basic machine maintenance, cleaning, and threading.

11)Maintain an organized and safe work area.

12) Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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