Precision Embroidery Operator

STITCH® Golf; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

STITCH® Golf in Apex, NC is seeking an Embroidery Operator to run commercial embroidery equipment and produce decorated products to order specifications. You will prepare machines, hoop garments, load designs, and verify colors and placement.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced production setting. Prior embroidery or sewing experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow into quality and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous embroidery, sewing, garment-decoration, or production-equipment experience preferred.
• Able to learn and operate commercial embroidery machines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written production instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors and verify embroidery quality.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve staged orders and products from the designated Production staging area.
• Safely move pallets, carts, boxes, and production materials into the Production room.
• Verify that staged products, quantities, artwork, thread colors, placement instructions, and other order specifications are complete before beginning production.
• Set up and operate commercial embroidery machines according to established production procedures.
• Load embroidery designs and select the appropriate machine settings for each production order.
• Hoop and position products accurately to ensure proper embroidery placement.
• Select, load, and change thread colors based on approved order specifications.
• Install and replace needles, bobbins, backing, and other production materials as required.
• Perform test runs or sew-outs when required to verify design quality, placement, sizing, and thread color.
• Monitor embroidery machines throughout the production process to identify thread breaks, needle breaks, registration issues, design defects, or equipment malfunctions.
• Inspect embroidered products for accuracy, consistency, and overall workmanship.
• Separate and report damaged, defective, or incorrectly produced items to the Production Manager.
• Maintain order integrity by keeping products, paperwork, and production components together throughout the embroidery process.
• Record completed quantities, production issues, damaged units, and other required information accurately.
• Place completed orders in the appropriate designated area for finishing, quality inspection, or the next stage of production.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance on embroidery machines and related equipment.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe Production area.
• Follow all company safety policies, operating procedures, and quality standards.
• Communicate product shortages, order discrepancies, equipment issues, and production delays to the Production Manager promptly.
• Assist with other production-related responsibilities as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Embroidery experience

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Commercial embroidery machines

Hoop and frame setup

Job description

STITCH® Golf in Apex, NC is seeking an Embroidery Operator to run commercial embroidery equipment and produce decorated products to order specifications. You will prepare machines, hoop garments, load designs, and verify colors and placement.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced production setting. Prior embroidery or sewing experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow into quality and maintenance tasks.