Embroidery Operator 2nd Shift

5.11•Manteca, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Born in Yosemite, forged in Quantico and built for adventure. 5.11 is a purpose-driven lifestyle brand, rooted in performance, durability, and versatility. Since 1979, we’ve created gear and apparel for people who live life without limits, delivering gear and apparel that empower them to push boundaries every day. We're looking for an Embroidery Operator to join our Custom Shop team. In this role, you'll operate commercial embroidery equipment to customize apparel and gear while ensuring every order meets our quality standards and customer expectations.

Requirements

Previous experience operating commercial embroidery equipment preferred; experience in embroidery, screen printing, apparel decoration, or other production environments is a plus.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality issues quickly.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions and production schedules.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Basic computer and keyboard skills.
Ability to learn production software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Operate single-head and multi-head commercial embroidery machines to customize apparel, bags, hats, and other products.
Set up embroidery jobs by loading designs, selecting thread colors, and preparing garments for production.
Hoop garments accurately and efficiently while ensuring proper placement and alignment.
Produce and inspect sample sew-outs prior to production to verify quality and accuracy.
Monitor machine performance throughout production, making adjustments to thread tension, speed, and other settings as needed.
Perform quality checks, trim excess backing and thread, and ensure finished products meet company standards.
Follow production schedules to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
Read and interpret work orders to verify product details, artwork, colors, placement, and quantities.
Prepare upcoming jobs to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
Communicate product shortages, equipment issues, or quality concerns to team leads.
Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on embroidery equipment.