Embroidery Machine Operator

Job Description

Position Title: Embroidery Machine Operator

Wage: $23.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday + some OT on weekends as well as needed

Are you passionate about embroidery and take pride in creating high-quality finished products? We're looking for an Embroidery Machine Operator & Digitizer who enjoys owning the entire process, from transforming customer artwork into stitch-ready files to producing professionally embroidered garments. In this role, you'll combine creativity, technical skill, and craftsmanship. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy troubleshooting challenges, and want to see your work come to life every day, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact and showcase your expertise. Join a team where quality matters, your skills are valued, and every project is uniquely rewarding. This is a potential to hire opportunity in Springfield, MO.

Embroidery Machine Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Digitizing & Design Preparation
- Convert customer artwork, logos, and designs into embroidery-ready stitch files using digitizing software
- Select appropriate stitch types, densities, and settings based on garment type, fabric, and design requirements
- Organize and prioritize orders according to production schedules
- Batch, sequence, and upload embroidery files to machines for production runs
- Review artwork for quality and make necessary adjustments to achieve optimal stitch results
Garment Preparation & Hooping
- Prepare garments and materials for embroidery production
- Properly hoop garments and fabrics to ensure accurate alignment and design placement
- Select and apply appropriate stabilizers, backing materials, and supplies based on fabric type and design complexity
- Inspect materials prior to production to identify defects or concerns
Embroidery Machine Operation
- Set up and operate single-head and/or multi-head embroidery machines
- Load designs, configure machine settings, and monitor production runs
- Maintain thread supply, replace bobbins, and manage color changes as needed
- Inspect finished embroidery for quality, consistency, and accuracy
- Meet production deadlines while maintaining high workmanship standards
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, oiling, and needle replacement
- Troubleshoot thread breaks, tension issues, registration concerns, and other common machine problems
- Make minor machine adjustments and repairs to minimize downtime
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Production Coordination
- Manage workflow and production schedules to ensure timely completion of customer orders
- Communicate effectively with team members regarding order priorities, deadlines, and production needs
- Assist with inventory monitoring of embroidery supplies, threads, stabilizers, and related materials

Embroidery Machine Operator Requirements:
- Previous experience operating embroidery machines in a production environment is required
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work is required
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and solve problems independently
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work efficiently under deadlines while managing multiple projects
- Basic computer proficiency and experience working with digital files is required
- Experience with embroidery digitizing software is required
- Preferred knowledge of stitch types, thread weights, embroidery techniques, and stabilizer selection
- Preferred experience operating multi-head embroidery machines
- Preferred understanding of garment decoration and customization processes
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the workday
- Frequent use of hands for garment preparation, machine operation, and detailed work
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 30 pounds
- Ability to distinguish colors and identify embroidery quality issues
- Comfortable working in a production environment with mechanical equipment

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