Embroidery Operator - Garment Production: 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

Immediate start

On-site parking

Accessible by TTC

Job summary

Randstad Canada is hiring Tajima multi-head embroidery operators for custom sports apparel production at a client facility in North York. This role is a 3-month contract with potential for extension or permanent conversion, offering Day, Afternoon and Night shifts.

Pay rate ranges from 23.00 to 24.50 CAD per hour, including shift premiums, paid weekly via direct deposit. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of hands-on embroidery experience and can load DST files and set up garments.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on commercial multi-head embroidery experience.
• Experience with Tajima multi-head embroidery machines.
• Experience working with DST stitch files, hoop sizing and thread tensioning.

Responsibilities

• Set up Tajima embroidery machines and load garments, letters and numbers using DST files.
• Select threads, fabrics, hoops and designs for each project.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and minor maintenance on machines.
• Conduct quality checks during and after runs to ensure precise stitching and no garment damage.
• Complete shift handovers and maintain a clean, organized workstation.

Skills

Tajima embroidery

DST files handling

Multi-head embroidery

Tools

Tajima embroidery machine

DST files

Hooping

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

What You Will Be Doing

• Machine Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor multi-head Tajima embroidery machines.
• File & Job Setup: Load design DST files, select appropriate hoops, thread colors, backing, and garments (jerseys, numbers, letters, crests).
• Quality Assurance: Inspect embroidered goods during and post-run to ensure tight registration, clean stitching, and zero garment damage.
• Basic Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform on-the-fly tension adjustments, re-threading, needle replacements, bobbin changes, and basic clearing of thread breaks.
• Workplace Standards: Complete shift handovers and maintain an organized, safe machine station

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.

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