A professional who tends machine that reproduces embroidery designs on fabric. Responsibilities include:

• Stretches lengths of fabric on machine or clamps frames of fabric onto machine.
• Replaces broken needles and threads, threads needles, and locks needles in holders.
• Aligns pantograph mechanism, starts machine, and observes operation.
• Marks stitching errors with pins or tape.
• May pin applique on fabric to obtain variation in design.
• May fill and replace shuttles.