Embroidery Designer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

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.

Apply today!