Operate Machines. Create Precision. Deliver Quality.
MNIKS Purple is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Embroidery Machine Operator to operate and maintain embroidery machines, produce high-quality embroidered designs, and ensure finished products meet the company’s quality standards. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in embroidery machine operation, garment production, textile manufacturing, fashion production, tailoring, or related roles.
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Applications are invited for the position below:
Job Title: Embroidery Machine Operator
Location: Akerele Street, Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract – 1 year (Renewable based on performance and business needs; 3-month probation period)
Reports to: Operations Manager
Role Summary
- Responsible for operating computerized embroidery machines to produce high-quality monograms, custom embroidery designs, and decorative finishes on fashion and textile products.
- Ideal for an individual seeking hands-on technical experience within fashion production while contributing to a fast-growing creative enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Embroidery Production:
- Operate computerized embroidery machines to produce custom monograms and embroidery designs with precision, efficiency, and consistency.
- Load and adjust embroidery files using specialized embroidery software and digitized patterns.
- Prepare fabrics and materials for embroidery, including proper hooping and stabilizing.
- Monitor embroidery runs and inspect finished products to ensure strict quality standards are maintained.
- Troubleshoot routine machine issues, including thread breaks, needle problems, and alignment corrections.
- Perform regular machine cleaning and routine preventative maintenance.
- Track production output, thread usage, material inventory, and maintenance logs.
- Meet assigned production volume targets while upholding high quality.
Team & Operations Support:
- Collaborate closely with operations and design teams to align with production timelines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation.
- Assist in monitoring inventory levels for embroidery consumables and supplies.
Customer & Brand Support:
- Assist with customer interactions when required.
- Provide operational support during pop-ups, fashion events, and promotional brand activations.
- Represent the brand professionally during physical activations and client-facing engagements.
Requirements
Essential:
- Proven experience operating computerized embroidery machines (minimum of 1 year preferred).
- Proficiency with embroidery software and digitized design files.
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent production quality.
- Solid understanding of different fabric types and their respective embroidery stabilization needs.
- Ability to diagnose technical issues and implement corrective solutions promptly.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict production deadlines.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to participate in pop-ups, events, and physical activations.
- Punctual, proactive, reliable, and eager to learn.
- Genuine interest in fashion, textiles, or creative manufacturing.
- Must reside in Lagos and be able to commute reliably to Surulere daily.
- Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, events, and peak periods when required.
Role Suitability Disclaimers:
- Not suitable for candidates seeking a low-engagement routine role without personal initiative or problem-solving.
- Not suitable for individuals solely seeking fixed pay without interest in business outcomes, client satisfaction, or overall brand growth.
- Not suitable for candidates requiring rigid corporate structures, narrow responsibilities, or heavy day-to-day supervision.
- Not suitable for individuals looking for a temporary stop-gap job without long-term commitment to learning and growing in the fashion industry.
Benefits
- Salary: N80,000 monthly + Commission on completed items
- Practical hands-on experience across fashion production and operations.
- Exposure to the Lagos creative industry ecosystem.
- Staff discounts and transport support during off-site events.
- Clear advancement potential into senior production, quality control, or operations support roles for high performers.
- Supportive, fast-paced creative work culture.
Application Closing Date
Reviewed on a rolling basis.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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