Brief Job Description: An Embroidery Machine Operator is responsible for operating the embroidery machine to embroider decorative designs on fabric/garments in the apparel industry. The embroidery machine operator is able to perform different kinds of stitches and decorative work such as running shade work, cording & satin stitch, eyelet work, applique work, shade work and round, cut work and open work, pin stitch & pitch stitch, china embroidery & fancy embroidery. 

Personal Attributes: An embroidery machine operator should have good eyesight, eye-hand-leg coordination, motor skills and vision (including near vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to change focus).

 NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS 

♦ CARRY OUT DIFFERENT TYPES OF EMBROIDERY STITCHES USING AN EMBROIDERY MACHINE

♦ EMBROIDER DECORATIVE DESIGNS USING EMBROIDERY MACHINE

♦ CONTRIBUTE TO ACHIEVE QUALITY IN EMBROIDERY WORK

♦ MAINTAIN WORK AREA, TOOLS AND MACHINES

♦ MAINTAIN HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY AT WORKPLACE