Embroidery Machine Operator

$16.00/hr + Overtime | Bourbonnais area, IL
Employer: Kelly Services
Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire Opportunity
Assignment Path: Start through Kelly Services for approximately 3–6 months, with strong opportunity for hire-on based on attendance, quality, performance, and business need
Shift: Monday–Thursday | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Friday Overtime: Some mandatory Friday overtime may be required
Start: As soon as selected and cleared

From the Desk of the Recruiter

I want to be clear about this role so the right person applies.

Kelly Services is hiring for a computerized embroidery production and quality-inspection position in the Bourbonnais area. This role is for someone who is comfortable working with a computer, paying attention to small details, and staying steady in a hands-on production environment.

You will be trained on the computerized sewing/embroidery equipment, but you must already be comfortable learning computer-based processes, following instructions, checking quality, and moving between departments when help is needed.

This is not a role for someone who wants to rush through product without checking the work. The right person will be patient, dependable, accurate, and willing to support the team wherever production needs help.

If you prove yourself through strong attendance, quality work, and a good attitude, this can become a strong path toward longer-term or permanent employment.

If you’re still reading and this sounds like your kind of work, let’s get into the details.

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Job Details

Pay: $16.00/hr, plus overtime when applicable
Location: Bourbonnais area, IL
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Overtime: Some mandatory Friday overtime may be required
Position Type: Temp-to-hire through Kelly Services
Environment: Production setting supporting computerized embroidery, quality inspection, material handling, and department support
Physical Requirement: Able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

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What You’ll Do

Operate or train on computerized embroidery / sewing equipment used to stitch materials together
Load material into the machine and remove completed items from the production line
Monitor stitching, placement, alignment, thread quality, and finished appearance
Inspect embroidered items for defects, incomplete stitching, incorrect placement, or quality concerns
Use measuring and marking tools to help position materials correctly
Keep production information accurate using basic computer processes
Move finished items or materials between departments as needed
Assist with packaging, staging, quality support, or nearby production duties when required
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

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What I’m Looking For

Strong candidates may have recent experience in:

Embroidery machine operation
Industrial sewing or computerized sewing
Quality inspection
Apparel decoration, printing, finishing, or textile production
Production work requiring strong computer use and attention to detail
Assembly, packaging, or manufacturing support involving product checks

Highly preferred:

1–1.5 years of continuous recent related experience with stable attendance
Strong computer comfort and ability to learn computerized production equipment
Good attention to detail and ability to catch quality issues
Comfortable standing, moving between departments, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Able to follow instructions and stay productive without constant redirection
High school education or equivalent preferred

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Why This Role Stands Out

Consistent four-day workweek with overtime opportunities
Training provided on computerized embroidery equipment
Good fit for someone who likes detailed work and wants to build production skills
Temp-to-hire opportunity through Kelly Services
Strong path for someone who proves dependable, accurate, and easy to train

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What to Be Ready For

You should be ready to:

Learn computerized sewing/embroidery equipment quickly
Check product closely instead of allowing errors to move forward
Stand, lift, move material, and help across departments
Work mandatory Friday overtime when production requires it
Maintain good attendance and a professional, team-minded attitude

This is best for someone who likes detailed production work, computer-based processes, and seeing a finished product come together correctly.

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Pre-Employment Requirements

Resume review
Interview required
Background screening
Drug screen
Kelly Services onboarding before start

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How to Apply

Interested in learning more? Text our recruiters the code “SWZZ” at 847-729-2575 only if you can honestly meet the expectations below.

3 Quick Questions

Do you have recent experience in computerized sewing, embroidery, quality inspection, apparel production, assembly, packaging, or detailed manufacturing work?
Can you work Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM in the Bourbonnais area and work mandatory Friday overtime when needed?
Are you comfortable using a computer, learning computerized embroidery equipment, inspecting quality, moving between departments, and lifting up to 50 lbs as needed?

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