PROUDCTION ASSISTANT

Placing Heads Recruitment
Melbourne VIC 3004Full time

Listed 1 Oct 2026

  • Small team environment
  • On site parking
  • Hours 8:30pm - 4:30pm

Production Assistant - Printing & Embroidery
Full-Time | On-Site (Melton, VIC)
 
About the Company
 
This established promotional merchandise company is dedicated to delivering high-quality branded goods, custom apparel, and corporate gifts to clients nationwide. They pride themselves on a supportive, friendly team culture where every team member is valued and hands-on creativity is celebrated.
 
About the Role
 
Do you love getting hands-on with creative and crafty projects? Do you have a passion or background in sewing, textiles, or working with fabrics?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Production Assistant to join this team in Melton to run and coordinate their in-house Printing & Embroidery department. In this role, you'll play a key part in bringing custom client designs to life across a wide range of garments and branded apparel.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Embroidery & Printing Setup: Prepare, set up, and operate commercial embroidery machines and garment printing equipment.
  • Garment Handling & Framing: Hoop, frame, and align garments with precision to ensure accurate logo placement.
  • Quality Control: Inspect finished goods for stitching quality, thread tension, color accuracy, and defects before final packing.
  • Finishing & Trimming: Clean up excess threads, trim backings, heat-press, and pack orders neatly for client dispatch.
  • Inventory & Maintenance: Monitor stock levels for threads, backings, and inks, and carry out basic daily machine care and routine maintenance.

What We're Looking For

  • Craft & Sewing Background: Prior experience or personal exposure to sewing, textiles, dressmaking, or craft hobbies is highly regarded!
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail: A strong eye for alignment, color accuracy, and overall product quality.
  • Good Hand-Eye Coordination: Comfortable working with physical tools, machinery, and various fabric types.
  • Positive Team Player: Reliable, proactive, and happy to roll up your sleeves in a busy production environment.
  • Punctuality & Work Ethic: Takes pride in delivering neat, high-quality work on schedule.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package based on experience
  • Stable, full-time role based locally in Melton
  • On-site parking available
  • Supportive, welcoming, and collaborative work environment
  • Full training on commercial machinery provided for candidates with the right textile aptitudes

How to Apply
 
If you have a passion for craft and sewing and want to turn your eye for detail into a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your background or interest in sewing and creative crafts.
 
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