Part-Time Embroidery Technician — Precision & Air-Conditioned Shop

Decal Monkey LLC; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned workspace

Growth opportunities into digitizing,‑

Job summary

DecalMonkey.biz in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a detail‑driven Embroidery Production Specialist for part‑time, on‑site work in a fast‑paced shop. You will prepare artwork, set up embroidery, hoop garments, operate multi‑needle machines, and ensure top‑quality stitching.

You will also assist other departments during slower periods to keep production moving smoothly. The role emphasizes hands‑on production, precision, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow into digitizing, design, or multi‑department

Qualifications

• Experience operating commercial embroidery machines.
• Knowledge of hooping techniques, stabilizers, and thread types.
• Familiarity with embroidery file formats and basic digitizing concepts.
• Experience in a print shop, apparel shop, or production environment.
• Basic Illustrator or design software knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up customer artwork for embroidery.
• Convert files into stitch-ready formats (digitized files provided when needed).
• Hoop garments and materials accurately and consistently.
• Operate multi-needle embroidery machines.
• Thread, rethread, and maintain machine tension and settings.
• Monitor stitch quality and troubleshoot issues (thread breaks, puckering, misalignment).
• Trim, clean, and finish embroidered garments.
• Maintain a clean, organized embroidery workspace.
• Track and maintain supplies (thread, bobbins, backing, needles, etc.).
• Complete orders accurately and on schedule.
• Assist vinyl department with weeding, masking, trimming during downtime.
• Help decal, print, and art departments as needed.
• Support overall shop workflow to keep production moving smoothly.

Skills

Embroidery machine operation

Hooping techniques

Stabilizers & threads

Digitizing concepts

Adobe Illustrator knowledge

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

DecalMonkey.biz in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a detail‑driven Embroidery Production Specialist for part‑time, on‑site work in a fast‑paced shop. You will prepare artwork, set up embroidery, hoop garments, operate multi‑needle machines, and ensure top‑quality stitching.

You will also assist other departments during slower periods to keep production moving smoothly. The role emphasizes hands‑on production, precision, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow into digitizing, design, or multi‑department