Embroidery Machine Operator

Emporium; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading embroidery service provider in Cape Town is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator. You will be responsible for managing the embroidery process to meet customer specifications, ensuring high-quality output, and maintaining customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience as an operator or machinist and solid attention to detail. The role requires weekend availability when necessary.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years’ experience as an Embroidery operator or machinist.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality embroidery that meets delivery times.
• Set up and run the Embroidery Machine efficiently.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Reliability

Fluency in English

Job description

Overview

Embroidery Machine Operator – POS25251

Based: Cape Town

Salary: R10 500 – 12 000.00 pm

The Embroidery Operator is responsible for accurately embroidering stock items, meeting customer requirements and ensuring that every customer is looked after brilliantly when in the client’s depot.

Experience needed to do the job

• 2 - 3years’ experience as an Embroidery operator or machinist
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• The type of personality that will excel
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A “go-to” person on whom people can rely.
• Great time-management skills, with an attitude of doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Available to work on weekends when required

Duties

• Analyzing and understanding project specifications and customers’ needs before starting each embroidery project.
• Deliver high-quality embroidery that meets delivery times, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Set up and run the Embroidery Machine efficiently and effectively with all the correct threads.
• Frame the garments accurately and according to the customisation sheet and customer requirements
• Look after the embroidery machine and conduct basic maintenance to ensure the machine is in order and runs smoothly.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Ensure all our products are always well stocked and merchandised to the highest standard.
• Assist customers by preparing quotations for current and future orders

Closing Date: 31 October 2025

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take your career to the next level, please send your updated CV to .

Use reference: Embroidery Machine Operator – POS25251 the subject line of your email.

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