A professional who tends machine that automatically embroiders designs on fabric. Responsibilities include:

• Threads roll of perforated cardboard that controls stitching operation through guide rollers and attaches end to automatic control mechanism or inserts punched cards in machine.
• Aligns pointers on cloth frame with marks on machine chassis to position frame within prescribed stitching action limits.
• Turns handwheel to make first stitch, observing needle and shuttle action, thread tension, and alignment of stitch.
• Makes needed adjustments, such as replacing or rethreading needles and inserting new shuttles.
• Starts machine.
• May be designated according to product embroidered as automat frame goods watcher; automat long goods watcher.