Set Heels

Lucchese•El Paso, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

At Lucchese, craftmanship is the foundation of our brand. As a setting the heel, they will be responsible for one of the most defining features of a cowboy boot - the heel. This will influence the boots comfort, balance, and durability. From shaping and attaching to finishing and quality checks, they will ensure every heel meet our exacting standards and carries the mark of true craftsmanship.

Requirements

Strong visuals to inspect detailed in Heel Set work.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow production tickets and work orders accurately.
Working knowledge of Heel Set techniques and processes.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to meet daily production quotas while maintaining quality standards.
Willingness to work overtime as production demands require.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Minimum of two (2) years or related experience in boot manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Operating machinery to trim and shape the breast of leather heels.
Aligning, attaching, and securing the heels to the boot soles using spiralized tools and adhesives.
Shaping and sanding the heels to achieve the correct height, angle, and smooth finish.
Inspecting materials for defects and ensuring each heel meets the design specifications.
From the rack, remove one boot at a time and revise the ticket to find the correct size on the boot/style.
Check ticket to see if it is a woman’s or men’s boot and get correct heel part number.
Apply cement to heel and outsole.
Place boot on the table to see if both sides on the (right and left) side are even after heel is placed.
With a hammer, place 4 nails on the bottom of the boot.
Take out last from the boot to make sure it is even.
Sand the bottom of the heel then check for heels to be even.
With a brush apply glue to bottom of the heel, wait till it dries to apply the rubber heel cap.
Make sure the heel is straight before hitting with hammer to make sure heel is stuck to boot.
Return boot to the rack and according to production, push the rack to the next staging area.
Support department on different working stations.
Follow all safety guidelines.
Always keep the working area clean.