Bottoming Operator

The Jay Group • Wynne, AR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Run the bottoming operations around the welt: welt beating, shank and filler, cork bed, sole lay, sole press and outsole stitch. Essential functions Beat and level the welt after inseaming. Set the shank, lay the filler and build the cork bed to the specification for the last. Cement, position and press the outsole. Hold alignment to the welt line and to the mate. Operate the outsole stitcher where the style calls for a stitched outsole. Inspect for sole alignment, gaps at the waist, and adhesion at the toe and heel. Cross-train toward inseaming and toward the Goodyear stitcher as your capability allows.

Requirements

• No prior experience required at grade P2.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work with presses, adhesives and heated equipment.
• Willingness to cross-train into inseaming.

Responsibilities

• Beat and level the welt after inseaming.
• Set the shank, lay the filler and build the cork bed to the specification for the last.
• Cement, position and press the outsole.
• Hold alignment to the welt line and to the mate.
• Operate the outsole stitcher where the style calls for a stitched outsole.
• Inspect for sole alignment, gaps at the waist, and adhesion at the toe and heel.
• Cross-train toward inseaming and toward the Goodyear stitcher as your capability allows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed