Embroidery Operator: Precision Production

Serena Embroidery; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Serena Embroidery, a small contract embroidery studio in the PDX Metro area, is seeking an Embroidery Operator for a full-time on-site role. You will set up, operate, and monitor embroidery machines, load materials, hoop garments, and ensure color accuracy and proper tension on diverse fabrics.

Day-to-day work includes reading work orders, selecting threads, performing sew outs, and maintaining a clean, safe production area.

Qualifications

• Experience operating commercial or industrial embroidery machines and familiarity with basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret design files, work orders, and specifications, with strong attention to placement, color accuracy, and detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor embroidery machines in a production environment.
• Hoop garments, load materials, select threads, and run sew outs to ensure accurate colors and tension.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Keep the work area organized, clean, and safe.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and Production Manager to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Embroidery machine operation

Reading designs & work orders

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Embroidery software

Job description

Serena Embroidery, a small contract embroidery studio in the PDX Metro area, is seeking an Embroidery Operator for a full-time on-site role. You will set up, operate, and monitor embroidery machines, load materials, hoop garments, and ensure color accuracy and proper tension on diverse fabrics.

Day-to-day work includes reading work orders, selecting threads, performing sew outs, and maintaining a clean, safe production area.