Toe Wire

Lucchese Bootmaker

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Lucchese Bootmaker, craftsmanship defines our brand. A toe wire associate plays a virtual role in shaping the signature look and feel of our handcrafted boots. The responsibility of a toe wire is to skillfully apply the toe wire to the front of each boot, ensuring it achieves the precise form and style intended for that design. This step is essential to both the durability and the iconic silhouette of every Lucchese boot.

The toe wire associate involves a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall quality and functionality of cowboy boots they must ensure that the toe wire is properly positioned and secured to maintain the desired style and comfort the boots can be soaked on the toe area with a chemical solution to soften the leather before applying the toe wire. The associate than pulls back the leather from the toe area and positions the toe wire, ensuring that it is smooth and wrinkle free. This position also uses special hammers to slightly insert nails into the insole which will hold the toe wire in place.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret detailed work orders.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment.
• Passion and desire for excellence by consistently exceeding quality expectations,
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leather goods or boot manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains one boot at a time from the boot rack with last inside.
• Obtains box toe, gets it soaked in chemical.
• Pull back leather from toe area and position box toe.
• Pull leather back on top of the box toe and smooth out leather to remove as many wrinkles as possible.
• Hammer small nail slightly into the left side of the insole, pull wire around top of boot, turn pliers so that the leather will be stretched taut.
• When completed, wrap toe wire around second nail and finish hammering in nail.
• If machine lasted, remove boot from machine and if needed, using channel locks, pull leather taut.
• Responsible for keeping are always clean.

What This Job Offers

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