Experienced Commercial Embroidery Operator Growth Opportunity

ShirtHub; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company parties

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

ShirtHub in Burnsville, MN is expanding its embroidery operation and seeks an experienced commercial embroidery operator. You will run Tajima TMEZ machines, hoop garments, load designs, and ensure top-quality production in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a path to lead or embroidery manager as the department grows, with a stable full-time on-site position, modern facility, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating commercial embroidery machines.
• Experience with Tajima machines is a plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of hooping, stabilizers, thread, tension, and production embroidery.
• Ability to identify and solve embroidery quality issues.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial embroidery machines in a production environment.
• Hoop garments accurately and efficiently.
• Set up jobs and load embroidery designs.
• Perform thread changes, machine setup, and production adjustments.
• Monitor stitch quality and inspect finished garments.
• Troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime.
• Keep production organized and on schedule.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient embroidery department.
• Assist in developing best practices as the department grows.

Skills

Commercial embroidery

Embroidery machines

Tajima knowledge

Quality inspection

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Tajima embroidery machines

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

ShirtHub | Burnsville, MN | Full-Time | On-Site

Help Build Something From the Ground Up

ShirtHub is one of the Midwest's fastest-growing custom apparel decorators, serving national brands, promotional product distributors, and eCommerce companies across the country.

We're expanding our decoration capabilities and building a dedicated embroidery department featuring brand-new Tajima TMEZ embroidery machines. We're looking for an experienced commercial embroidery operator who takes pride in producing high-quality work and wants the opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company.

This isn't just another embroidery job. You'll play an important role in helping establish our embroidery operation from the ground up, with a clear opportunity to grow into a Lead or Embroidery Manager position as the department expands.

What You'll Do

• Operate commercial embroidery machines in a production environment
• Hoop garments accurately and efficiently
• Set up jobs and load embroidery designs
• Perform thread changes, machine setup, and production adjustments
• Monitor stitch quality and inspect finished garments
• Troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime
• Keep production organized and on schedule
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient embroidery department
• Assist in developing best practices as the department grows

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience operating commercial embroidery machines
• Experience with Tajima machines is a plus but not required
• Strong understanding of hooping, stabilizers, thread, tension, and production embroidery
• Ability to identify and solve embroidery quality issues
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow

Why Join ShirtHub?

• Work with new Tajima TMEZ embroidery technology
• Help build a growing embroidery department from the beginning
• Stable, full-time position with year-round work
• Clean, modern production facility
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity for advancement into a Lead or Management role as we continue to grow

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts on custom apparel
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement

If you're an experienced embroidery professional looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing company that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.