

SpeedStitch Ltd. is an award-winning, family-run business specialising in embroidery & print for all industries and events, and with over 20 years’ experience in the school uniform business.


Position: Embroidery Machine Operator
We are currently seeking an experienced/trainee embroidery machinist to join our team - open to shift work/flexible hours/part-time or full-time.
Key Responsibilities:
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Preparing for embroidery including; counting, removing packaging, framing garments, changing thread colours and loading designs
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Running up to 2x 8-head Tajima Embroidery Machines at a time
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Monitoring the embroidery process on your machine
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Removing frames ready for cleaning
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Performing regular machine maintenance and reporting any issues
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Inventory checks
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Working accurately and efficiently to strict production deadlines
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Any other reasonable duties as required by management
A successful applicant should:
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Have enthusiasm for developing process and product knowledge
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Have high levels of concentration
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Have exceptional attention to detail
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Have strong verbal and written communication and organisational skills
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Be experienced in using multi-head embroidery machines or have a committed desire to learn
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Be practical and methodical
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Be reliable and responsible
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Be clean and tidy
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Be able to work independently
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Have basic computer skills
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Be used to working to deadlines
Position: Senior Embroidery Machine Operator
We are currently seeking an experienced senior embroidery machinist to join our team on a full-time basis.
**IMPORTANT: Please only apply if:
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you are EXPERIENCED IN OPERATING INDUSTRIAL MULTI-HEAD EMBROIDERY MACHINES (Tajima preferable, or similar) min 3 years experience
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you are willing and able to work under pressure with strict production deadlines
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you can attend an interview at our premises in Walthamstow which will include a trial run on Tajima embroidery machines to show the extent of your experience
Key Responsibilities:
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Taking responsibility for the day to day running of the embroidery machine area, including organising jobs and machine operators to ensure smooth, efficient production
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Preparing for embroidery including counting, removing packaging, framing garments, changing thread colours and loading designs
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Running 2 x 8-head machines simultaneously
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Monitoring the embroidery process on your machines
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Removing frames ready for cleaning
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Performing regular machine maintenance and reporting any issues
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Inventory checks
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Any other reasonable duties as required by management
A successful applicant should:
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Be experienced and confident using Tajima (or similar) multi-head machines and Wilcom (or similar) software
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Be able to stand for long periods of time whilst operating machinery
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Have high levels of concentration
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Have exceptional attention to detail
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Have strong verbal and written communication and organisational skills
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Be practical and methodical
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Be reliable and responsible
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Be clean and tidy
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Be able to work independently and use initiative to get the jobs done accurately and efficiently
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Have enthusiasm for developing process and product knowledge
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Be a key team player and willing to direct/train less experienced colleagues as required
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Have computer skills
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Be used to working to strict production deadlines
Experience:
- Multi-head Embroidery Machinist: minimum 3 years (required)

