2nd Shift Embroidery Operator - Precision & Quality

5.11, Inc.; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

5.11, Inc. in Manteca, CA, is seeking an Embroidery Operator for its Custom Shop. You’ll run single-head and multi-head embroidery machines to customize apparel and gear, set up jobs, hoop garments, and ensure accuracy.

This role emphasizes quality, timely completion, and teamwork in a busy manufacturing environment. Experience with embroidery or related production areas is a plus, with strong attention to detail and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating commercial embroidery equipment preferred; experience in embroidery, screen printing, apparel decoration, or other production environments is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality issues quickly.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and production schedules.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate single-head and multi-head commercial embroidery machines to customize apparel, bags, hats, and other products.
• Set up embroidery jobs by loading designs, selecting thread colors, and preparing garments for production.
• Hoop garments accurately and efficiently while ensuring proper placement and alignment.
• Produce and inspect sample sew-outs prior to production to verify quality and accuracy.
• Monitor machine performance throughout production, making adjustments to thread tension, speed, and other settings as needed.
• Perform quality checks, trim excess backing and thread, and ensure finished products meet company standards.
• Follow production schedules to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Read and interpret work orders to verify product details, artwork, colors, placement, and quantities.

Skills

Operate embroidery machines

Production environment experience

Attention to detail

Follow work instructions

Teamwork skills

Basic computer skills

ERP systems familiarity

Job description

5.11, Inc. in Manteca, CA, is seeking an Embroidery Operator for its Custom Shop. You’ll run single-head and multi-head embroidery machines to customize apparel and gear, set up jobs, hoop garments, and ensure accuracy.

This role emphasizes quality, timely completion, and teamwork in a busy manufacturing environment. Experience with embroidery or related production areas is a plus, with strong attention to detail and basic computer skills.