embroidery machine operatives

• Machine Operation: Set up and run industrial embroidery machines (ideally Barudan or similar), ensuring all jobs are executed to specification
• Machine Setup: Select and load the correct threads, needles, and bobbins for each job
• Framing & Hooping: Precisely hoop and frame garments and textiles to guarantee accurate alignment and design placement
• Production Monitoring: Continuously oversee machine performance, adjusting tensions and troubleshooting thread breaks, needle issues, or birdnesting
• Quality Control: Proactively monitor output, identifying and correcting faults before products leave your station
• Maintenance: Carry out basic machine upkeep including threading, needle changes, and daily cleaning/oiling
• Finishing: Complete final product preparation including trimming backings, steaming, and folding finished items

• Experience: Proven track record working with industrial/commercial embroidery machinery (minimum 1 year preferred)
• Technical Ability: Confident loading designs, selecting suitable needles/threads, and adjusting machine settings for different fabrics
• Attention to Detail: A perfectionist's eye - you spot even the smallest stitching flaw instantly
• Reliability: Dependable, punctual, and committed to meeting weekly production targets
• Work Ethic: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and maintaining high standards across large production runs
• Physical Capability: Able to stand for extended periods and carry out repetitive tasks

• Competitive hourly rate
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team where your skill and attention to detail will be truly valued.

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