Seasonal Machine Operator – Embroidery
$22/hour | Brooklyn, NY (Sunset Park) | 32–40 hours/week
Have experience with sewing, fabric work, or operating production machinery? We're hiring!
Uncommon Goods is looking for a Seasonal Machine Operator to help create personalized gifts using embroidery equipment.
You don't need professional embroidery experience, but you do need to be comfortable working with machinery, have strong attention to detail, and enjoy hands-on production work.
What You'll Do
- Set up and operate embroidery machines to personalize products.
- Prepare and position fabrics and materials for accurate stitching.
- Monitor machines and make basic adjustments when needed.
- Inspect finished products for stitching, alignment, and overall quality.
- Change threads, needles, and other materials as needed.
- Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and keep production moving.
- Help with other production and quality control tasks as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Hands-on experience with sewing, fabric work, or operating production machinery. Required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with technology and equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail, including the ability to identify stitching, alignment, and finishing issues.
- Ability to follow instructions, work efficiently, and manage multiple orders.
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable working in a busy production environment.
- Able to stand for most of the shift and lift up to 30 lbs.
Previous embroidery machine experience is a plus, but not required.
Schedule & Benefits
- $22/hour
- 32–40 hours per week
- Monday–Friday, with weekend availability as needed
- On-site at our Brooklyn headquarters in Sunset Park
- 40% employee discount
Apply today and help us create personalized gifts this holiday season!