Embroidery Machinist

We are searching for a highly skilled and reliable embroidery machine operator to join the largest headwear manufacturer in Africa.

Job Purpose

Setting up embroidery machines, selecting pertinent tools and materials, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring that all projects are completed to clients' specifications.

**Key Duties**:

- Analysing and understanding project specifications and clients’ needs before starting each embroidery job
- Selecting the thread, fabric, frames, and designs appropriate to each job
- Setting up machines and supervising the embroidery process
- Carefully reading instructional manuals to ensure smooth troubleshooting and repair processes
- Performing regular machine and inventory inspections and reporting any issues or reordering stock as required
- Providing suggestions regarding the design, placement, and fabric and thread selection
- Drawing guides or pinning tissue paper patterns onto fabric
- Keeping track of work orders and updating records
- Ensuring that all orders are sent out in a timely manner
- Matric / NQF 4 qualification or equivalent preferred
- 5 - 10 years’ traceable experience as an Embroidery Machine Operator
- Working knowledge of embroidery machine mechanics, tensions & threading
- Ability to read a plot sheet and load designs
- Excellent eyesight or utilisation of corrective measures and attention to detail
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Innovating, meticulous and attentive to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - framing, filling out a score sheet, and watching the machine at the same time
- Self-starter with the ability to manage own time and activities effectively
- Able to operate effectively as part of a team and display team values
- Good verbal and written communication skills