Embroidery Machine Operator

Geared Up Culcha; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Geared Up Culcha in Brisbane, QLD is seeking an Embroidery Machinist to set up and run our embroidery machines, turning work orders into finished, quality-checked products ready for dispatch to our customers.

You will load digitised logos, check placement, size and thread colours, work across hi-vis and workwear, meet daily targets and assist with heat-press application when needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years operating commercial multi-head embroidery machines in a production environment.
• Confident with hooping techniques, backing selection and thread tension for different fabrics.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of finish.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multi-head commercial embroidery machines, including hooping, thread changes and tension adjustments.
• Load and run digitised logo files, checking placement, size and thread colours against the approved artwork.
• Embroider a wide range of garments and items: hi-vis, workwear shirts, polos, jackets, caps and bags.
• Meet daily production targets while keeping quality consistent.
• Assist with heat-press application where required.
• Run and check sample sew-outs before full production.
• Inspect finished items for stitch quality, placement and defects; trim, finish and fold ready for dispatch.
• Record and report misprints, damaged stock and rework.
• Work from production schedules and work orders, prioritising urgent jobs.
• Pick garments and staging stock for each job, and return finished goods to the warehouse.

Skills

Embroidery experience

Multi-head embroidery

Attention to detail

Tools

Wilcom

Pulse

Job description

Geared Up Culcha – Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD

The Embroidery Machinist sets up and runs our embroidery machines to brand garments accurately, to a consistently high standard and on schedule. You will turn work orders into finished, quality-checked products ready for dispatch to our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate multi-head commercial embroidery machines, including hooping, thread changes and tension adjustments.
• Load and run digitised logo files, checking placement, size and thread colours against the approved artwork.
• Embroider a wide range of garments and items: hi-vis, workwear shirts, polos, jackets, caps and bags.
• Meet daily production targets while keeping quality consistent.
• Assist with heat-press application where required.
• Run and check sample sew-outs before full production.
• Inspect finished items for stitch quality, placement and defects; trim, finish and fold ready for dispatch.
• Record and report misprints, damaged stock and rework.
• Work from production schedules and work orders, prioritising urgent jobs.
• Pick garments and staging stock for each job, and return finished goods to the warehouse.

About you

• At least 2 years operating commercial multi-head embroidery machines in a production environment.
• Confident with hooping techniques, backing selection and thread tension for different fabrics.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of finish.
• Able to work to daily targets and changing priorities.
• Physically able to stand for long periods and handle cartons of garments.
• Experience embroidering workwear, hi-vis, PPE or uniforms (desirable).
• Experience with heat press, transfer or print application (desirable).
• Basic digitising or embroidery software knowledge, e.g. Wilcom, Pulse (desirable).
• Experience with Tajima, Barudan or similar machines (desirable).
• Experience using an ERP or work order system such as NetSuite (desirable).

About us

Geared Up Culcha (GUC) is an Indigenous-owned and operated, Supply Nation Certified supplier of PPE, workwear, uniforms, safety footwear and promotional merchandise. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Brisbane with an office in Melbourne, we supply major organisations across resources, energy, construction, logistics, aviation, education and government. Our in-house embellishment team decorates up to 300 garments a day. Around one third of our team identify as Indigenous, and social impact sits at the heart of how we do business.