Embroidery Machine Operator

THE ROLE

Embroidery Machine Operator

Quince is hiring Embroidery Machine Operators for our production facility in Santa Fe Springs. This is a shop floor role. You will be assigned to a primary decoration method, trained on it, responsible for hitting output and quality targets consistently.

Our decoration methods include embroidery, debossing, heat transfer, screen printing, luggage printing, and seamstress / sewing work, among others. You will be placed based on your background and our production needs.

This is a full-time, fully on-site role based in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain your assigned decoration equipment – embroidery, debossing, heat transfer, screen printing, luggage printing, seamstress / sewing, and others

Run daily production against output and quality targets

Inspect finished pieces against job specs before they move downstream – placement, registration, color, stitch count, and construction

Identify and resolve defects immediately; escalate to your Lead when needed

Execute job changeovers using setup sheets and decoration specs

Perform pre-shift machine readiness checks and daily cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance

Handle first-level troubleshooting on your equipment

Log output counts, defects, and downtime in the production system in real time

Communicate material shortages, equipment issues, or quality problems to your Lead as they happen

Support finishing work including trimming, folding, tagging, bagging, and packing as needed

Qualifications

Required:

Experience in garment decoration, embroidery, apparel construction, or a related production environment strongly preferred – we will also train candidates coming from other production or manufacturing backgrounds with transferable skills

Strong attention to detail and an eye for quality – placement, registration, color, construction

Ability to follow SOPs consistently and flag issues without being asked

Reliable and able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends when needed

Bilingual English / Spanish a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Standing and walking throughout the entirety of your shift

Ability to go up and down stairs, use of ladders throughout the day as needed

Bending, twisting, or kneeling may be required throughout the day for lifting or maneuvering objects

May be asked to work outside or travel to shoots off-site as needed

Work in a production environment with machinery noise and variable temperature

Pay: $25.50/hour with overtime opportunities available

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range

$25—$25 USD