Casual Embroidery Machine Operator

About the role

This position involves operating embroidery machines to produce high-quality embroidered products, organising digitising of designs and preparing artwork for production, and using Wilcom software to prepare and manage embroidery files. You will set up machines, including threading, hooping and loading designs, prepare garments and items for embroidery and check finished work for quality, price and quote embroidery jobs, manage job orders and meet agreed deadlines, carry out routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance, maintain a clean, safe and organised work area, provide friendly, helpful service to customers when required, and work with fellow staff to achieve the above. Some lifting of up to 20kg is required.

Key responsibilities

• Operating embroidery machines to produce high-quality embroidered products
• Organising digitising of designs and preparing artwork for production
• Using Wilcom software to prepare and manage embroidery files
• Setting up machines, including threading, hooping and loading designs
• Preparing garments and items for embroidery and checking finished work for quality
• Pricing and quoting embroidery jobs
• Managing job orders and meeting agreed deadlines
• Carrying out routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area
• Providing friendly, helpful service to customers when required

About you

• Previous experience operating commercial embroidery machines
• Knowledge of and experience using Wilcom embroidery software
• A strong eye for detail and a commitment to quality
• The ability to price and quote jobs accurately
• A basic understanding and use of computer systems
• The ability to work unsupervised and manage your time to meet deadlines
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• The ability to understand and carry out directions as specified
• Confident communication skills in the workplace
• A willingness to learn through example and instruction

Benefits

• Great staff working conditions with award wages
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Flexible rostering by arrangement in a fun, friendly environment
• Staff pricing on our range

About us

Since 1957, Lattanzios has been a family-run business serving Horsham and the surrounding community. We've built our reputation on knowing our customers by name and treating them like part of the family. Many of our team have been with us for years, and we're looking for someone to join them.