Job Description

Confidential Opportunity: Embroidery Technician / Screen Printer

Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin | Full-Time | On-Site

A rapidly growing custom apparel and merchandise company in the Chippewa Valley is confidentially seeking an experienced and motivated Embroidery Technician / Screen Printer to join its expanding production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on production work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in producing high-quality custom apparel and branded merchandise. The company is experiencing significant growth and increased order volume, creating strong long-term opportunity for the right individual.

Position Overview

The Embroidery Technician / Screen Printer will play a key role in daily production operations, supporting embroidery and screen printing processes from setup through final quality inspection. This individual will work closely with ownership and internal teams to ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain embroidery machines and/or screen printing equipment
• Set up production jobs including hooping garments, loading designs, and preparing screens
• Manage embroidery digitizing adjustments and production settings
• Mix inks, match colors, and ensure print/design consistency
• Inspect finished products for quality assurance and troubleshoot production issues
• Read and follow work orders, production schedules, and customer specifications
• Maintain production pace while meeting deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Assist with inventory management of garments, inks, threads, screens, and supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace
• Collaborate with sales and design teams to ensure customer expectations are exceeded

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in embroidery, screen printing, apparel decoration, or promotional products preferred
• Experience with embroidery software such as Wilcom highly valued
• Understanding of:
  • Digitizing images
  • Stitch density
  • Pull compensation differences
  • Embroidery setup from caps to flats
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a production environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation: $15–$20+/hour DOE
• Bonus opportunities available
• Consistent, year-round work
• Hands-on training and skill development
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement within a fast-growing company

Why This Opportunity?

The company is currently experiencing rapid growth and increased production demand, creating an urgent need for additional production support. Ownership and internal staff are currently absorbing overflow work, and the right hire will have an immediate impact on production flow, turnaround times, and customer satisfaction.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow with an expanding apparel company where their contributions will be highly visible and valued.

For confidential consideration, reach out directly to discuss details and interview availability to Randi McVinnie at 262.316.2824 or randi.mcvinnie@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.