Match Up - Prefit

Lucchese Bootmaker•El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Match Up Operator gathers, matches, and verifies boot components for each order before they advance to the next stage of production. The role ensures that tops, vamps, counters, and other parts are paired by style, size, width, color, and leather type so each pair is consistent in appearance and complete according to the work order. The position also marks upper leather for sewing of vamps and foxxings in the Fitting department. It covers assigned standard, custom, and exotic-leather boot styles and requires coordination with cutting, stitching, and assembly to resolve missing, damaged, or mismatched components. The operator works toward daily production targets while maintaining quality, safety, and company standards. The position is based at 40 Walter Jones Blvd., El Paso, Texas. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; overtime and Saturday shifts may be required based on production needs. The job description lists 40–55 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret detailed work orders, sizes, and style codes.
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize daily and weekly tasks, analyze issues, and identify root causes of problems.
Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals and to function in a fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment.
Basic organizational skills and ability to work at a steady pace while maintaining organized work processes.
Ability to operate machines.
Teamwork, workplace safety awareness, professionalism, effective information sharing, active listening, and ability to build trust and credibility.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to sit continuously for a minimum of eight-hour shifts.
Frequent repetitive hand and finger movements and ability to handle, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, keyboards, and other production-related devices.
Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach above shoulder level.
Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, production processes, and workplace conditions at close and distance.
Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, and other workplace communications.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and move heavier items with or without assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with machinery, moving equipment, varying temperatures, noise, dust, and other typical conditions while wearing required PPE.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance and work scheduled hours needed to meet operational requirements.
Ability to work with exposure to white cement adhesive and acetone.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in footwear or leather goods.
Two to three years of experience in a leather goods or boot manufacturing environment.
Previous industrial sewing experience, preferably in footwear or leather goods.
Strong eye for color and texture differences and steady hand-eye coordination.
5S Workplace Organization and Visual Management Training.

Responsibilities

Match left and right boot components for each pair by style, size, width, color, and leather type according to the work order.
Compare leather color, shade, grain, and texture to ensure both boots in a pair look uniform, particularly with exotic and premium leathers.
Verify that each order's components are complete, correctly labeled, and properly tagged before releasing them to the next operation.
Identify and report missing, damaged, or mismatched parts to the supervisor or leader.
Keep orders organized and properly tagged to support production flow and traceability.
Coordinate with cutting, stitching, and assembly departments to resolve discrepancies.
Mark upper leather for sewers in the Fitting department.
Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality standards.
Keep the work area clean and organized and follow safety procedures and company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Comply with company safety policies and applicable occupational safety regulations.
Promote safety awareness, ensure required PPE and safe work practices are followed, and participate in safety observations, inspections, housekeeping, and training as described in the posting.
Report, investigate, and document injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, and safety incidents; implement corrective and preventive actions as appropriate.
Support emergency preparedness activities and stop or suspend work when an unsafe condition presents an immediate risk.
Ensure products meet Lucchese quality standards and customer expectations and reinforce adherence to SOPs.
Escalate unauthorized process changes and 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.