Production Shoe Repair Technician

Caleres • Port Washington, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Some things remain timeless. That's how we feel about our traditional 212-step manufacturing process that has been our basis for handcrafting premium men’s footwear & accessories in the U.S. since 1922. We feel a sense of pride that comes with making our shoes in the same way for over 100 years.

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Passionate to learn the craft of footwear production
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division units of measurement
• An open-minded, positive attitude is a must!
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, required

Responsibilities

• Operate Production Equipment: Work with production equipment including electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic production equipment. This equipment performs cutting, fitting, soling, lasting, bottoming and finishing operations to our hand-crafted men's footwear. You will start, stop, and control the speed of certain machinery with pedal/foot controls.
• Inspect Quality of Work: Meet the quality and production requirement for operations. Detect defects or quality problems and adjust as needed or notify leadership.
• Create a Safe Work Environment: Follow company policies and guidelines and comply with OSHA safety procedures and requirements.

Benefits

• Benefits that Start Day One. To learn more details about our total rewards including pension plans, health benefits and PTO, visit YourCaleres.com
• Additional Time Off. Fully paid break between Christmas and New Year’s, separate from PTO.
• 4 Day Workweek. This position has a Monday-Thursday schedule, from 5:30am-4:30pm, giving you more time to enjoy your hobbies.
• Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount on our brands including Famous Footwear, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, Vionic and more!
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates.
• Every day is Pay Day. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Through our EAP we provide 24/7 access to free, confidential support and resources, including: emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and online support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED