Fancy Stitch

Lucchese Bootmaker•El Paso, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fancy Stitcher at Lucchese performs decorative and precision stitching on leather components used in boot manufacturing. The role requires attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and operation of industrial sewing machines while following patterns, work orders, and quality specifications. Finished components must meet company requirements for stitching quality, appearance, alignment, durability, and workmanship, without loose threads, skipped stitches, uneven spacing, or other visible defects. This full-time, individual-contributor position is in the Pre-fit department and reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime and Saturday shifts possibly required based on production needs. The job description lists 40–55 hours per week. The position is located at 40 Walter Jones Blvd., El Paso, TX 79906. The role also includes following company safety and manufacturing standards, maintaining an organized work area, and supporting quality and process excellence. The listed safety and compliance duties include safety observations and inspections, incident reporting and documentation, reinforcing PPE use and safety training, supporting emergency preparedness, and stopping work when an immediate safety risk exists. The job description also calls for adherence to SOPs, escalation of improvement opportunities, and collaboration with Quality and Manufacturing leadership on root-cause investigations and corrective actions. Physical requirements include sitting continuously for at least eight-hour shifts; frequent repetitive hand and finger movements; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, stair climbing, and reaching above shoulder level; visual inspection and hearing/responding to workplace communications; and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. The position operates in an industrial manufacturing environment with machinery, moving equipment, varying temperatures, noise, dust, and other typical conditions, while wearing required PPE.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, patterns, and production specifications.
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment.
Commitment to quality, productivity, and workplace safety.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Professional attitude and reliable attendance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time management and analytical and critical-thinking skills; ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and prioritize tasks.
Ability to maintain organized work processes, share information effectively, listen actively, and build trust and credibility.
Ability to sit continuously for at least eight-hour shifts and perform frequent repetitive hand and finger movements.
Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach above shoulder level; frequently handle and operate tools, equipment, keyboards, and other production-related devices.
Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, processes, and workplace conditions at close and distance, and hear and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, and workplace communications.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and move heavier items with or without assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
Ability to work in an industrial environment with machinery, moving equipment, varying temperatures, noise, and dust while wearing required PPE.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform repetitive trimming tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work the scheduled hours necessary to meet business and operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with industrial sewing machines preferred.
Experience working with leather, footwear, boots, or similar materials is a plus.
Two to three years of experience in a leather goods or boot manufacturing environment preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
5S Workplace Organization and Visual Management Training.

Responsibilities

Operate industrial sewing machines to perform decorative and specialty stitching on boot components.
Follow patterns, designs, samples, and detailed work orders accurately.
Position and align leather pieces before and during stitching.
Maintain consistent stitch length, tension, alignment, and appearance.
Inspect finished pieces for quality and workmanship standards.
Identify and correct stitching defects, misalignment, and other quality issues.
Make basic machine adjustments, including thread tension, needles, and machine settings.
Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and hazard-free work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
Follow company safety procedures, manufacturing standards, applicable occupational safety regulations, and established SOPs.
Communicate production or quality concerns to team members and supervisors.
Work independently while contributing to team production goals.
Promote safety and accountability, reinforce PPE use and safe work practices, and conduct routine safety observations and workplace inspections.
Report, investigate, and document injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, and safety incidents; implement corrective and preventive actions as appropriate.
Ensure required safety training is completed and reinforce safe operating practices.
Support emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, emergency response protocols, and safety drills.
Stop or suspend work when an unsafe condition presents an immediate risk and promptly notify management.
Ensure products meet Lucchese quality standards and customer expectations.
Prevent unauthorized process changes and escalate improvement opportunities through the appropriate approval process.
Partner with Quality and Manufacturing leadership to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow, and quality.