Embroidery Machine Operator (1st Shift) - Growth & Benefits

Stahls'; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster of benefits

Job summary

Vanguard Conversion & Fulfillment (VCF), a GroupeSTAHL company in Chesterfield, MO, is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator for 1st shift. You will set up, operate, and maintain commercial embroidery machines to produce decorated garments according to job specs.

Responsibilities include reviewing work orders, selecting stabilizers, hooping garments, loading designs and threads, adjusting tension, and performing routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in embroidery 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 based on decoration size, choose the proper stabilizer for garment type, and hoop garments to appropriate location ensuring proper tension.
• Load and thread embroidery machines with designated thread colors according to the job order.
• Load digitized embroidery designs, assign thread colors, and verify design accuracy.
• Operate embroidery machines to produce high-quality sew-outs, monitoring for thread breaks, mis-stitches, or quality issues.
• Perform machine adjustments including thread tension, presser foot settings, and hoop alignment as needed.
• Conduct regular maintenance such as changing needles, cleaning, and oiling machines.
• Inspect completed items for accuracy, quality, and consistency, making corrections when necessary.
• Maintain organization of garments, job orders, and workstations to ensure efficient production flow.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production standards.
• Assist with other decoration processes (heat press, DTF, DTG, etc.) as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Embroidery equipment

Job description

Vanguard Conversion & Fulfillment (VCF), a GroupeSTAHL company in Chesterfield, MO, is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator for 1st shift. You will set up, operate, and maintain commercial embroidery machines to produce decorated garments according to job specs.

Responsibilities include reviewing work orders, selecting stabilizers, hooping garments, loading designs and threads, adjusting tension, and performing routine maintenance.