Embroidery Production Specialist

Sew & Sew Embroidery; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discount

Casual dress code

Job summary

Sew & Sew Embroidery in Kent, OH is seeking a detail‑oriented Embroidery Production Specialist to operate Barudan multi‑head machines and turn orders into high‑quality embroidery on apparel and promotional items. This full‑time role requires standing most of the shift and handling materials with care in a clean, climate‑controlled shop.

You’ll setup, hoop, load designs, monitor runs, and ensure accuracy from work orders while supporting a collaborative team that values quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Stand and move for an 8–10 hour shift.
• Lift up to 30+ lbs.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design placements, thread colors, garment details, and special instructions.
• Cross-check orders against purchase orders for accuracy (logo, size, color, placement).
• Set up multi-head embroidery machines: load thread, route thread, manage bobbin tension, change needles, oil/maintain as needed.
• Load embroidery files from the work-order system into machines for each run.
• Hoop garments precisely for each head with correct placement, stabilizer, and tension.
• Monitor runs, report stitching defects or machine issues promptly.
• Use threads, stabilizers, foam, and other supplies to complete orders to standards.
• Trim finished garments and keep the production area organized; support team as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Manual dexterity

Reading a ruler

Punctuality

Ability to pass background check

Tools

Barudan embroidery machines

Job description

Embroidery Production Specialist – Full-Time

Sew & Sew Embroidery | Kent, OH

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Embroidery Production Specialist to operate our multi-head Barudan embroidery machines and help produce high-quality custom embroidery on apparel and promotional products. This is a hands‑on production role in a clean, climate‑controlled shop. You’ll work from work orders, set up and run machines, hoop garments accurately, and maintain quality standards while keeping production moving.

Pay:

$15.00 – $18.00 per hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Schedule:

Full‑time, Monday–Friday, day shift (typically between 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM), with possible overtime during busy periods.

What You’ll Do

• Interpret work orders for design placement, thread colors, garment details, and special instructions.
• Cross-check production orders against purchase orders for accuracy (logo, size, color, placement).
• Set up multi-head embroidery machines: load appropriate thread, draw thread through the machine, manage bobbin tension, change needles, and perform basic oiling/maintenance as needed.
• Retrieve embroidery files from our work‑order system and load them into the machines for each run.
• Hoop garments and other items with precision for each sewing head, ensuring correct placement, stabilizer, and tension.
• Start, monitor, and stop machine runs; identify and report stitching defects or machine issues promptly.
• Use threads, stabilizers, foam, and other supplies to complete orders to company standards.
• Trim finished garments and help keep the production area organized while supporting the team with related tasks as needed.

What We’re Looking For Required:

• Ability to stand and move for an 8–10 hour shift and lift/carry up to 30+ lbs.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Manual dexterity (grasping, pinching, pulling) and visual acuity.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to read a ruler and measure placements accurately.
• Reliable attendance, a positive attitude, and the ability to work with a sense of urgency in a production environment.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Preferred (not required):

• Prior experience operating multi-head embroidery machines (any brand; Barudan is a plus).
• Sewing skills or experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading work orders or production tickets and managing multiple jobs.

Why Join Us

• Clean, climate‑controlled work environment
• Full‑time benefits for eligible employees (medical, dental, vision; paid vacation and holidays; PTO)
• Employee discount on apparel
• Casual dress code (no uniforms)
• Opportunity to learn and grow with a team that values quality and reliability

Sew & Sew Embroidery is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.