Commercial Embroiderer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Custom Apparel is a family owned, fast-paced and friendly screen printing and embroidery shop working primarily within The Villages community to create custom items for a variety of clients, including businesses, schools, clubs, sports teams, as well as individuals. We are looking for a self-motivated, flexible, and team-oriented individual for a full-time embroidery position, working to embroider custom orders for our clientele.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Commercial Embroiderer, based in The Villages, FL. The Commercial Embroiderer will be responsible for operating embroidery machines, setting up designs, selecting threads, and ensuring high-quality output. Additional tasks include maintaining equipment, managing production schedules, troubleshooting machine issues, and meeting customer specifications to deliver custom apparel on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a professional, upbeat, positive attitude while contributing to a fun, collaborative workplace.
• Organize and self-manage daily embroidery jobs to ensure timely order completion.
• Monitor multiple embroidery machines to maintain top-tier quality and production speed.
• Identify and correct any errors during production, or promptly notify management when issues arise.
• Communicate effectively with management and coworkers to support smooth operations.
• Thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Follow written work orders to complete multiple customer projects per shift.
• Track and relay supply needs to keep production well-stocked and efficient.
• Having a strong attention to detail and inspect each garment to ensure every piece meets our high quality standards.
• Effectively communicate needs/suggestions to management and co-workers.

Position requirements include:

• 1 year of commercial embroidery is preferred, but not required as we are willing to train a quality candidate.
• Computer literacy is required.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills for effectively collaborating with team members and responding to client needs
• Experience with Purchasing and related processes to manage supplies and ensure seamless production workflows
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines effectively
• Previous experience as a commercial embroiderer or familiarity with embroidery machines
• Good manual dexterity and ability to work in a production environment

Candidates not currently residing in Lake, Sumter, or Marion county will not be considered for this position.