Embroidery Machine Operator

Pay: $18.00–$24.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time Days | Part-Time or Full-Time Nights | Weekend Availability

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced, dependable Embroidery Machine Operator to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, family-oriented environment.

The Embroidery Machine Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating Ricoma embroidery machines, preparing embroidery files, and ensuring finished products meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor Ricoma embroidery machines

• Load garments, thread machines, hoop products, and prepare jobs for production

• Create and prepare DST logo files for embroidery

• Create name and number files for customized embroidery orders

• Review artwork and job specifications before beginning production

• Monitor embroidery quality, placement, thread tension, and consistency

• Troubleshoot basic machine or production issues

• Inspect completed products for accuracy and quality

• Keep work areas, materials, threads, and production orders organized

• Manage multiple jobs and priorities while meeting production deadlines

• Take ownership of assigned work with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Previous embroidery machine operating experience preferred

• Experience with Ricoma embroidery machines strongly preferred

• Experience creating or working with DST embroidery files

• Experience creating name and number embroidery files

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Organized and able to manage multiple projects

• Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated

• Comfortable working independently as a self-starter

• Ability to work well in a close-knit, family-oriented environment

• Flexibility to work days, nights, and/or weekends depending on schedule

Compensation & Schedule

Pay: $18.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience

Available schedules may include:

• Full-time day shift

• Part-time night shift

• Full-time night shift

• Weekend hours

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to become a dependable part of our team.

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Blueprint Reading