Embroidery Specialist

Printed Threads, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Printed Threads, LLC in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Embroidery Specialist to set up and operate Tajima embroidery equipment, producing high-quality decorated apparel from approved files through finished goods. You will hoop garments, select threads, run machines, perform test sew-outs, verify placement and quality, and perform basic maintenance while keeping workstations clean and organized.

This role requires attention to detail, experience with embroidery, and ability to troubleshoot

Qualifications

• Previous commercial embroidery machine experience preferred.
• Experience with Tajima embroidery equipment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of hooping, stabilizers, thread selection, garment placement, and basic embroidery machine adjustments preferred.
• Ability to read production work orders and follow detailed instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with placement, thread colors, quantities, and quality.
• Ability to recognize embroidery quality issues and troubleshoot basic production problems.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to manage multiple jobs and priorities throughout the day.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a team-oriented production environment.

Responsabilités

• Operate Tajima multi-head embroidery machines for daily production.
• Review work orders, approved files, thread colors, garment specifications, quantities, and placement instructions before production.
• Load production-ready embroidery files and configure the machine for each run.
• Set thread colors, assign needles, and prepare machines for production.
• Hoop garments accurately using the appropriate hoops, backing, stabilizers, and placement methods.
• Perform test sew-outs as needed and verify placement, sizing, thread colors, and overall quality before full production.
• Monitor machines throughout production and respond to thread breaks, needle breaks, tension issues, registration problems, or garment movement.
• Make basic machine and production adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Inspect completed garments for accuracy, placement, and embroidery quality.
• Trim excess backing and thread and complete other finishing tasks as required.
• Track production quantities and completed work accurately.
• Keep machines, workstations, tools, thread, and supplies clean and organized.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance on embroidery equipment.
• Communicate production issues, equipment concerns, file problems, or material shortages to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with other production tasks as needed to help the team meet deadlines and production goals.

Description du poste

The Embroidery Specialist is responsible for setting up and operating commercial Tajima embroidery equipment to produce accurate, high-quality decorated apparel and merchandise. This role handles production setup from approved embroidery files through finished goods, including machine setup, hooping, thread changes, quality control, and routine equipment care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate Tajima multi-head embroidery machines for daily production.
• Review work orders, approved files, thread colors, garment specifications, quantities, and placement instructions before production.
• Load production-ready embroidery files and configure the machine for each run.
• Set thread colors, assign needles, and prepare machines for production.
• Hoop garments accurately using the appropriate hoops, backing, stabilizers, and placement methods.
• Perform test sew-outs as needed and verify placement, sizing, thread colors, and overall quality before full production.
• Monitor machines throughout production and respond to thread breaks, needle breaks, tension issues, registration problems, or garment movement.
• Make basic machine and production adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Inspect completed garments for accuracy, placement, and embroidery quality.
• Trim excess backing and thread and complete other finishing tasks as required.
• Track production quantities and completed work accurately.
• Keep machines, workstations, tools, thread, and supplies clean and organized.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance on embroidery equipment.
• Communicate production issues, equipment concerns, file problems, or material shortages to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with other production tasks as needed to help the team meet deadlines and production goals.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial embroidery machine experience preferred.
• Experience with Tajima embroidery equipment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of hooping, stabilizers, thread selection, garment placement, and basic embroidery machine adjustments preferred.
• Ability to read production work orders and follow detailed instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with placement, thread colors, quantities, and quality.
• Ability to recognize embroidery quality issues and troubleshoot basic production problems.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to manage multiple jobs and priorities throughout the day.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a team-oriented production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequent repetitive use of hands and arms for hooping, loading, trimming, and handling garments.
• Regular bending, reaching, and movement throughout the production area.
• Ability to safely lift and carry boxes, garments, and production materials up to approximately 40-50 pounds when necessary.