About Us
Trademark Workwear Inc. is a Calgary-based corporate wholesale supplier offering in-house garment customization services. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality branded workwear to our clients. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Embroidery Machine Operator to join our production team on a part-time, on-call basis.

Why Work With Us

- Flexible, on-call scheduling suited for experienced operators looking for supplemental or flexible hours.
- Up-to-date, clean production and office environment with casual attire.
- Free on-site parking and employee store discounts.
- Supportive team culture focused on quality craftsmanship and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

- Embroidery Machine Operation: Set up and operate our Ricoma two-head commercial embroidery machines, including loading digital designs, setting thread colours, changing needles, and selecting appropriate hoops and stabilizers.
- Production Monitoring: Proactively monitor stitch quality during runs and troubleshoot thread breaks, bobbin issues, or tension adjustments to minimize downtime.
- Routine Maintenance: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning, oiling, and preventative maintenance on the Ricoma machines and shop equipment.
- Heat Press & Finishing: Apply transfers and decorations using our Toyoda heat press, perform basic repairs or finishing work on Jack industrial sewing machines when needed, trim threads, and inspect/repackage completed orders.
- Order Prep & Workplace Safety: Unpack garments, verify order counts and specs prior to production, maintain a clean workstation, and follow all shop safety guidelines.

Requirements

- Experience:



3–5+ years of commercial embroidery machine operation experience (experience with Ricoma multi-head machines is a strong asset).
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with commercial embroidery control panels, digital design files (e.g., DST), and proper hooping/backing techniques across various workwear fabrics.
- Attention to Detail: Strong focus on alignment, stitch precision, and quality control under deadline pressure.
- Physical Capability: Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive hand tasks, and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Communication: Fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to follow order sheets and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Reliability: Must be able to commute reliably to our Calgary facility when scheduled.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

- Hands-on experience operating Toyoda (or similar commercial) heat presses.
- Experience operating Jack (or similar) industrial single-needle/overlock sewing machines.
- Background in apparel manufacturing, DTF (Direct-to-Film), or screen printing.

Schedule & Supplemental Pay

- Day shifts (4–8 hours), Monday to Friday, scheduled on-call as production volume requires (occasional weekends as needed).
- Overtime pay in accordance with Alberta Employment Standards.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief note outlining your commercial embroidery experience (including any familiarity with Ricoma machines) and your general weekly availability. We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 8.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Embroidery Machine Operator (Part-Time / On-Call) (Calgary)
🏢 Trademark Workwear
📍 Calgary