# Embroidery Technician – Tajima Experience Required

**Big Frog Custom T-Shirts – San Diego, CA**

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts is a growing custom apparel business specializing in high-quality embroidery, screen printing, DTF, and custom apparel. We are looking for an experienced **Embroidery Technician** to join our production team.

### The Position

We are specifically seeking someone with **hands-on Tajima embroidery machine experience** who understands commercial embroidery production and can confidently take jobs from setup through completion.

This is a hands-on production position for someone who takes pride in quality, pays close attention to detail, and understands the importance of producing consistent, professional-looking embroidery.

### Key Responsibilities

* Operate and maintain **Tajima commercial embroidery machines**
* Set up embroidery jobs, including hoops, garments, backing, thread, needles, and machine settings
* Load and run embroidery designs accurately and efficiently
* Make appropriate adjustments to thread tension, stitch settings, speed, and machine parameters
* Troubleshoot thread breaks, needle issues, bobbin problems, registration issues, and other production challenges
* Monitor embroidery throughout production to ensure consistent quality
* Inspect finished garments for proper placement, stitching, thread tension, and overall appearance
* Perform garment hooping and proper placement according to job specifications
* Change thread colors and needles as required
* Keep embroidery equipment and the production area clean and organized
* Help maintain embroidery machines and identify potential maintenance issues
* Work efficiently to meet production deadlines and daily order requirements
* Follow job tickets and production specifications accurately
* Work closely with the production and customer service teams when questions or issues arise
* Assist with other production duties as needed

### Required Qualifications

* **Previous professional experience operating Tajima embroidery machines – REQUIRED**
* Commercial embroidery experience
* Strong understanding of embroidery production and machine operation
* Ability to read and follow embroidery production specifications
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Ability to troubleshoot common embroidery production problems
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs
* Reliable, punctual, and dependable
* Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
* Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive production tasks

### Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with **Tajima multi-head embroidery machines**
* Experience with Tajima embroidery software or digitizing software
* Experience with commercial custom apparel production
* Basic understanding of embroidery digitizing and stitch types
* Experience working with a variety of garments, hats, jackets, polos, bags, and other apparel
* Experience with specialty embroidery such as 3D/puff embroidery
* Experience with appliqué and specialty materials

### What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who **knows embroidery—not someone we're starting from scratch with.**

The ideal candidate understands how embroidery should look, knows how to properly set up a machine, can recognize problems while a job is running, and knows how to make adjustments to produce a clean, professional result.

If you've spent time running **Tajima embroidery equipment in a commercial production environment**, we'd like to hear from you.

### Compensation

**$XX–$XX per hour**, depending on experience and skill level.

Experienced Tajima operators with strong production and troubleshooting skills may qualify for higher compensation.

### Schedule

Full-time position
Monday–Friday
Schedule to be discussed based on production needs.

### Why Work With Us?

* Work with professional commercial embroidery equipment
* Be part of an established custom apparel business
* Variety of embroidery and apparel projects—no two days are exactly the same
* Opportunity to develop additional production skills across embroidery, DTF, screen printing, and other apparel decoration methods
* Friendly, team-oriented work environment
* Opportunity for growth as the company continues to expand

**To Apply:**
Please submit your resume and a brief description of your embroidery experience, including the **Tajima equipment you have operated and how many years of commercial embroidery experience you have.**

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