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Experienced Embroidery Machine Operator

•Barudan 6-Head Wearhouse is hiring an experienced embroidery operator to join our apparel production team in Middletown, Connecticut. We are open to part-time or full-time candidates. Hands-on experience operating a commercial Barudan six-head embroidery machine is required. We are looking for someone who can prepare jobs, run production, resolve common stitching problems, and deliver consistent finished work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities Review each work order for garment counts, sizes, thread colors, design placement, and completion requirements. Set up and operate our Barudan six-head embroidery machine, including loading approved embroidery files and checking design orientation and color sequence. Prepare and hoop garments consistently; select suitable backing, topping, thread, and needles for the fabric and design. Complete a test sew-out and check placement and stitch quality before beginning the production run. Monitor all six heads during production and maintain consistent results across garments. Troubleshoot common issues such as thread breaks, bobbin problems, tension issues, puckering, and misalignment. Inspect finished embroidery, trim excess threads and backing, and count and organize completed orders. Perform routine cleaning and operator-level maintenance according to machine instructions; report issues requiring service. Keep materials, thread, hoops, and the work area organized and follow safe operating procedures. Communicate production progress and quality concerns so orders can be completed accurately and on time. Required experience and skills Direct commercial production experience with a Barudan six-head embroidery machine. Ability to independently set up and run embroidery jobs using approved files and written work orders. Working knowledge of hooping, stabilizers, thread and bobbin tension, needle selection, and garment placement. Ability to identify embroidery defects and make appropriate corrections before continuing production. Careful handling of customer garments, strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and clear communication. Ability to work cooperatively in a production shop and keep accurate order counts. Helpful additional experience Cap frames and embroidery on hats, polos, jackets, or other challenging garments. Loading DST files and recognizing when a design needs a digitizing adjustment. Experience in a custom apparel, embroidery, screen-printing, or promotional-products shop. How to apply Please include the Barudan models you have operated, the number of heads, how long you have worked with them, and which setup or troubleshooting tasks you handled independently. Photos of finished embroidery work are welcome if you are able to share them.

Job type:

Part-time or full-time Work location: In person

•Middletown, CT 06457

Pay:

$20.00

•$22.00 per hour Expected hours: 16.0

•24.0 per week

Work Location:

In person