Embroidery- Machine Operator - Tajima North York - North York

Randstad Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Shift premiums

Referral bonuses up to $150

On-site parking

Job summary

Randstad Canada is hiring Tajima multi-head embroidery operators for our North York client. This 3-month contract offers $23.00–$24.50 per hour, weekly pay, and potential extension or permanent conversion.

Shifts run Day, Afternoon and Night from Monday to Friday with on-site parking and easy TTC access. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of hands-on embroidery experience and a keen eye for detail, able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on multi-head embroidery experience.
• Tajima machine experience preferred; Bermudan or SWF considered.
• Experience with DST stitch files, hoop sizing, thread tensioning, and digitizing specs.
• Keen eye for detail to catch flaws, misalignments, or thread breaks.
• Reliable with on-time attendance for selected shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up Tajima embroidery machines with DST files.
• Select thread, fabric, hoops, and designs for each project.
• Perform basic troubleshooting when needed.
• Conduct regular machine inspections and report issues.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with hooping is a plus but not required.
• QC: detect and report defects to supervisor.

Skills

Embroidery machine operation

Multi-head embroidery

Quality inspection

On-time attendance

Physical stamina

Tools

DST file loading

Hoop sizing

Thread tensioning

Job description

We are immediately hiring! Are you eager and excited to start a new job as a Embroidery Machine Operator in North York?

Randstad Canada is hiring skilled Tajima Multi-Head Embroidery Operators to support custom sports apparel production at our client's facility in North York. We are currently hiring for Machine Operators for a 3 month contract with possibility for extension and even full time for the right candidate.

Location: Gurney Crescent (near Dufferin & Lawrence West) is very accessible via the TTC (TTC Route 29/929 Dufferin, 52 Lawrence, or Lawrence West Station).

Pay Rate: $23.00 – $24.50 / hour (Includes shift premiums; paid weekly via direct deposit)

Location: Gurney Crescent, North York, ON (Easily TTC accessible via Dufferin & Lawrence; free on-site parking available)

Terms: 3-Month contract with strong potential for contract extension.

Available Shifts

• Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Afternoon Shift: Monday to Friday, 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM
• Night Shift: Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Advantages

• Immediate start dates available
• Weekly pay schedule
• Competitive pay rate starting at $23.00/hr., well above entry-level apparel averages.
• Shift premium incentives for afternoon and overnight shifts.
• Clear pathway toward permanent conversion with our client.
• Clean, dynamic, high-energy sports apparel customization environment.
• Referral bonuses up to $150

Responsibilities

• You will set up Tajima embroidery machines, including the loading of garments/letters/numbers using DST Files.
• You will be selecting the thread, fabric, hoops, and designs appropriate for each project.
• You have the ability to carefully perform small troubleshooting exercises when needed.
• You will perform regular machine inspections and report any issues.
• You must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Experience with hooping is a plus, but not required.
• QC is key: You will detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to a supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of hands‑on commercial multi‑head embroidery experience (Tajima machine experience strongly preferred; Bermudan or SWF considered).
• Technical Familiarity: Demonstrated experience working with DST stitch files, hoop sizing, thread tensioning, and digitizing specifications.
• Quality Focus: Sharp eye for detail to catch minor flaws, misalignments, or thread breaks before garments are completed.
• Reliability: Consistent on‑time attendance and availability for your selected shift schedule.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for the duration of the shift and manually hoop garments repeatedly.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity‑seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non‑binary/gender non‑conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.