Embroidery Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

STAHLS'; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Awesome work environment

Clear connection to customer impact

High-visibility team achievements

Job summary

Vanguard Conversion & Fulfillment, a GroupeSTAHL company, is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) in Chesterfield, Missouri. Set up, operate and maintain embroidery equipment to produce high-quality decorated garments following job specs for accurate results.

Review orders, load designs and colors, perform machine adjustments, and inspect finished items. Requires attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to stand and lift up to 30 lbs in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous 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 hoop size, stabilizer, and hoop garments to the correct location with proper tension.
• Load and thread embroidery machines with designated thread colors per job order.
• Load digitized designs, assign thread colors, and verify design accuracy.
• Operate machines to produce high-quality sew-outs, monitoring for thread breaks or quality issues.
• Perform machine adjustments including thread tension, presser foot settings, and hoop alignment.
• Conduct regular maintenance such as changing needles, cleaning, and oiling machines.
• Inspect completed items for accuracy, quality, and consistency, making corrections as needed.
• Maintain organization of garments, job orders, and workstations for efficient flow.
• Follow safety, quality, and production standards; assist with other decoration processes as needed.

Skills

Previous embroidery experience

Operate embroidery equipment

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Stand for long periods, lift up to 30

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

2nd Shift - 3:00PM-11:30PM

Why join Vanguard Conversion & Fulfillment, a GroupeSTAHL company?

We value work/life balance. As a family-owned business, we know our work family is just one aspect of life. We offer flexibility in the workplace to accommodate life outside of work. We offer generous PTO packages and opportunity to earn additional time off throughout the year.

We take health and wellness seriously.

• We offer comprehensive benefits packages with low premiums and front-end deductibles.
• Contribute pre-tax dollars to your FSA or HSA accounts.
• Earn additional PTO by participating in healthy activities!

We don’t believe in just getting a job; we believe in careers.

Looking to take your career to the next step? We offer tuition reimbursement!

We believe in making a difference (and having fun while doing it).

Whether we’re eating hot dogs to celebrate Coney Day, or playing hockey with Detroit Red Wings Alumni to raise money for Michigan Disabled Veterans. We’re a family-owned company who has family-friendly fun year ‘round! We’re all about having fun and making a difference.

What We Do

Vanguard Conversion and Fulfillment (VCF) is a premier third-party converting and fulfillment company, providing custom slitting, laminating, sheeting, and printing solutions for B2B and B2C clients across various industries. With cutting-edge equipment and an expert team, we deliver scalable, cost-efficient solutions to enhance operations and product quality.

What You'll Be Doing

The Embroidery Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining commercial embroidery machines to produce high-quality decorated garments and products. This role requires attention to detail, technical skill, and the ability to follow job specifications to ensure accurate and consistent results.

• 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.

What Makes This Job Awesome

• Awesome work environment with a collaborative working space.
• A clear connection between your work and an impact on customers.
• A successful team with high internal visibility for accomplishments.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous 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.