3rd Shift Embroidery Machine Operator – Precision Decorator

stahls group; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vanguard Conversion and Fulfillment is a premier third-party converting and fulfillment company. We are seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator to set up, operate, and maintain commercial embroidery machines for high-quality garments.

You will review orders, hoop garments, thread colors, and verify designs, ensuring accurate sew-outs and adherence to standards in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in embroidery, garment decoration, or textile production preferred but not required (training available).
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot embroidery equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, job sheets, and design files to determine embroidery requirements.
• Select the correct hoop size, stabilizer, and hoop garments to proper location.
• Load and thread embroidery machines with designated thread colors according to job order.
• Load digitized designs, assign thread colors, and verify design accuracy.
• Operate embroidery machines to produce sew-outs and monitor for quality issues.
• Perform machine adjustments including thread tension and hoop alignment as needed.
• Conduct regular maintenance such as changing needles, cleaning, and oiling machines.
• Inspect completed items for accuracy, quality, and consistency; make corrections as needed.
• Maintain organization of garments, job orders, and workstations for production flow.
• Follow safety, quality, and production standards; assist with other decoration processes as needed.
• Support with other decoration processes (heat press, DTF, DTG, etc.) when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Lift up to 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Embroidery equipment operation

Embroidery machine maintenance

Job description

Vanguard Conversion and Fulfillment is a premier third-party converting and fulfillment company. We are seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator to set up, operate, and maintain commercial embroidery machines for high-quality garments.

You will review orders, hoop garments, thread colors, and verify designs, ensuring accurate sew-outs and adherence to standards in a team-driven environment.