Experienced Embroidery Machine Operator - Afternoon/Night Shift

Experienced Embroidery Machine Operator – Afternoon Shift

Location: Canning Vale, Perth WA
Employment Type: Part-Time/Casual
Shift: Monday to Friday | 4:30pm – 10:30pm (30 minute break)

About Us

Thorny Devil Access is a proudly WA owned and operated business with locations in Canning Vale, Karratha and Port Hedland. As a certified Indigenous-owned business and member of Supply Nation, we are committed to supporting diversity, creating opportunities within our community, and delivering high-quality workwear and PPE solutions.

As our embroidery and printing department continues to grow, we are looking for a reliable Embroidery Assistant/Junior to join our afternoon production team and support the delivery of exceptional custom branding for our clients.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Embroidery Machine Operator for our 4:30pm – 10:30pm shift. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a production environment, takes pride in quality workmanship, and is confident operating commercial embroidery equipment.

The successful applicant will be experienced with multi-head embroidery machines, capable of troubleshooting production issues, and committed to maintaining high quality and efficiency standards. As this is an afternoon-to-night shift, the role suits someone who is comfortable working during evening hours within a small, close-knit production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial embroidery machines (Barudan experience preferred, however experience with other commercial brands is highly regarded)

• Hoop garments and prepare materials for embroidery production

• Thread, adjust and change needles, bobbins and tension settings as required

• Monitor embroidery runs to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency

• Troubleshoot and resolve machine or design issues promptly

• Perform routine cleaning and preventative machine maintenance

• Assist with stock handling and workplace organisation

• Operate heat press equipment and support decoration production as required

• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work area

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating commercial embroidery machines preferred

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

• Experience running multi-head embroidery machines

• Comfortable working afternoon and night shift hours

• Able to work confidently and independently within a small team environment, typically alongside one or two other employees

• Good time management skills and ability to meet production deadlines

• Basic computer skills (Wilcom experience advantageous)

• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and handling garments/materials

• Valid Australian work rights

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates with afternoon shift loading, based on experience

• Work on brand-new equipment – Single Head, 4 Head and 6 Head embroidery machines, with more on the way

• Join a fun, supportive team that enjoys a laugh while getting the job done

• Opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding business

• Stable afternoon shift with consistent hours

If you're an experienced embroidery operator who takes pride in quality work and enjoys working in a focused evening production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the Thorny Devil team.