Lead Embroidery Machine Operator & Shop Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Local Uniform Company is seeking an experienced, independent Lead Embroidery Machine Operator & Shop Manager to run our in-house apparel customization department. You will have full ownership of our production workflow, operating and maintaining two 6-head Tajima commercial embroidery machines (12 heads total).

The ideal candidate is a fast-paced professional who can efficiently stage and hoop high-volume uniform orders while keeping both machines spinning at maximum capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Independently set up, thread, hoop, and run two 6-head Tajima commercial machines simultaneously.
• Workflow Management: Schedule and execute daily production to meet strict turnaround times for corporate, industrial, and medical uniform clients.
• Technical Prep & QC: Select proper backings, stabilizers, and tensions for diverse fabrics (including heavy canvas, performance polos, and caps). Conduct strict quality control checks to eliminate alignment or stitching errors.
• Machine Maintenance: Perform daily oiling, hook cleaning, needle changes, and minor mechanical troubleshooting specific to Tajima equipment to eliminate downtime.
• Inventory Control: Monitor and track shop supplies including threads, backings, needles, and apparel staging bins.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience operating multi-head commercial embroidery machines (Tajima experience highly preferred).
• Speed & Efficiency: Exceptional physical hooping speed and the ability to stage the next job while machines are actively stitching.
• Independence: Strong technical problem-solving skills; ability to fix thread breaks, tension issues, and bird-nesting without direct supervision.
• Reliability: Dependable transportation to our facility in New Orleans.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $21.00 – $26.00 per hour (Based on experience)
• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays after 90 days, plus earned paid vacation time after 1 year of continuous employment .
• Schedule: Standard daytime production hours., no weekends or holidays.

Leading New Orleans uniform supplier specializing in full-service apparel customization. Operating out of our central New Orleans facility, we offer stable weekday schedules, competitive pay, and a fast-paced, collaborative production environment.

Company Description

Leading New Orleans uniform supplier specializing in full-service apparel customization. Operating out of our central New Orleans facility, we offer stable weekday schedules, competitive pay, and a fast-paced, collaborative production environment.