Embroidery Machine Operator – 3rd Shift

Stahls'; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Vanguard Conversion and Fulfillment (VCF), a GroupeSTAHL company, is seeking an Embroidery Machine Operator for the 3rd shift (11:00PM–7:30AM) in Chesterfield, MO. You will set up, operate and maintain commercial embroidery machines to produce decorated garments with high quality and consistency.

Responsibilities include reviewing work orders, loading designs, adjusting thread, stabilizers and hooping, inspecting finished items, and keeping workstations organized while following safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous embroidery/garment decoration experience 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 and designs to determine embroidery requirements.
• Choose hoop size and stabilizer; hoop garments with proper tension.
• Load threads and colors; thread machines per job order.
• Load designs and verify color and design accuracy.
• Run machines to produce sew-outs; monitor for quality issues.
• Adjust tension, presser foot, and hoop alignment as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance: needles, cleaning, oiling.
• Inspect finished items for quality and accuracy.
• Keep garments and workstations organized for smooth production.
• Follow safety, quality and production standards.
• Assist with other decoration processes (heat press, DTF, DTG).

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Embroidery equipment operation

Job description

3rd Shift – 11:00PM-7:30AM

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.
With ongoing training and opportunities for personal development, we believe in fostering career growth. 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.

Need more reasons to join GroupeSTAHL? Read more about other benefits and perks HERE!

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.