Job Summary
We are seeking a highly efficient, skilled Embroidery Machine Operator to manage two brand-new, 8-station Tajima embroidery machines. This role requires someone who can review digital files and communicate technical adjustments directly with remote teams when needed.
Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Set up, program, tune, and maintain two brand-new 8-station Tajima embroidery machines for high-volume production.
- File Verification: Review and test-stitch incoming digital embroidery files from China, adjusting thread tensions to guarantee defect-free mass production.
- Remote International Coordination: Communicate technical feedback (such as stitch density, underlay, or pull compensation) directly to the digitizing team in China.
- High-Speed Hooping: Maintain a fast, continuous hooping cycle to keep both 8-station machines running in a staggered loop, minimizing machine downtime.
- Routine Maintenance: Handle daily basic machine maintenance, oiling, quick needle replacements, and bobbin changes.
- Workflow Organization: Assist in inventory management of embroidery supplies, including threads, stabilizers, and fabrics.
- Quality Control: Inspect finished products for quality, consistency, and adherence to design standard
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the post-production helper, quickly handing off completed batches for trimming and packaging.
Requirements
- Industry Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience operating multi-head computer embroidery machines (experience operating Tajima machines is mandatory).
- Good English communication skills to coordinate with internal team and management.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of commercial embroidery, including thread tension adjustments for various fabrics, proper backing/stabilizer selection, needle sizes, and stitch quality control.
- Physical Stamina: Capable of working in a factory environment, standing for long periods, and performing fast-paced, repetitive hooping with high endurance.
- Goal-Oriented: Strong sense of responsibility and efficiency to hit a combined team target of 500-600+ pieces per day alongside the helper.
- Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work legally in the United States (W-2 employment).
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Tajima Embroidery Machine: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
