Seasonal Machine Operator – Embroidery

$22/hour | Brooklyn, NY (Sunset Park) | 32–40 hours/week Have experience with sewing, fabric work, or operating production machinery? We're hiring! Uncommon Goods is looking for a Seasonal Machine Operator to help create personalized gifts using embroidery equipment. You don't need professional embroidery experience, but you do need to be comfortable working with machinery, have strong attention to detail, and enjoy hands-on production work.

What You'll Do

Set up and operate embroidery machines to personalize products. Prepare and position fabrics and materials for accurate stitching. Monitor machines and make basic adjustments when needed. Inspect finished products for stitching, alignment, and overall quality. Change threads, needles, and other materials as needed. Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and keep production moving.

Help with other production and quality control tasks as needed.

What We're Looking For

Hands-on experience with sewing, fabric work, or operating production machinery. Required. Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with technology and equipment. Excellent attention to detail, including the ability to identify stitching, alignment, and finishing issues. Ability to follow instructions, work efficiently, and manage multiple orders.

Reliable, organized, and comfortable working in a busy production environment. Able to stand for most of the shift and lift up to 30 lbs. Previous embroidery machine experience is a plus, but not required. Schedule & Benefits $22/hour 32–40 hours per week Monday–Friday, with weekend availability as needed On-site at our Brooklyn headquarters in Sunset Park 40% employee discount Apply today and help us create personalized gifts this holiday season!

About Uncommon Goods Uncommon Goods partners with independent makers and small businesses to offer a wide and constantly evolving assortment of original, creative products. ­ We are built on better business practices and committed to having a positive impact. Learn more here . The best part of Uncommon Goods is us—our team.

We've been around for over 20 years because of all the wonderful people who make UG the one-of-a-kind company it is. Learn more about our products , B Corp certification, guiding principles , Better to Give program, and team members you might be working with. Listen to the story of Uncommon Goods from our Founder and CEO here and here .