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 setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join the Thorny Devil team.

📌 Experienced Embroidery Machine Operator - Afternoon/Night Shift (Canning Vale)
🏢 Thorny Devil Access
📍 Canning Vale