Montador de mano

Full-time position (40–55 hours/week), Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM with overtime and Saturdays as needed. Location: El Paso, TX, 40 Walter Jones Blvd, 79906. Reports to Lasting Supervisor.

About the role

At Lucchese Bootmaker, craftsmanship defines our brand. The Hand Laster shapes the boot upper by hand over the last (the foot‑shaped form) and secures it, pulling, stretching, and tacking or cementing the leather to achieve a precise, wrinkle‑free fit. The role requires skilled hands, attention to detail, and a commitment to the quality standards of every handcrafted Lucchese cowboy boot.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production tickets and work orders before lasting.
• Prepare uppers, insoles, counters, and heels before lasting.
• Select the correct last size and style per specifications.
• Position the upper, lining, and insole correctly on the last.
• Stretch and pull leather evenly by hand over the last to eliminate wrinkles, gaps, or loose areas.
• Secure the upper to the insole using tacks, cement, or lasting pliers as needed.
• Hand‑shape toe, heel, and vamp areas to achieve correct contour and fit.
• Inspect lasted uppers for smoothness, symmetry, and proper tension before moving to the next production stage.
• Handle exotic and premium leathers (e.g., ostrich, caiman, python, calfskin) carefully to avoid marks and overstretching.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Support production targets while upholding Lucchese quality standards.
• Comply with all safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Ensure materials are handled and stored properly.
• Follow all workplace safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Keep work area clean and organized per 5S standards.
• Report equipment malfunctions, quality issues, or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.
• Assist in other production areas as needed when directed by management.

Required skills & abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and people skills.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed work orders.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, production‑oriented manufacturing environment.
• Passion for excellence, consistently exceeding quality expectations.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize daily and weekly tasks.
• Effective performance in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.
• Effective problem analysis and root‑cause identification.
• Machinery operation, teamwork, workplace safety awareness.
• Professionalism, organized work processes, effective information sharing.
• Active listening, building trust and credibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of experience in a leather goods or boot manufacturing environment preferred.
• Training in 5S Workplace Organization and Visual Management preferred.

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit continuously for shifts of at least eight hours.
• Frequent repetitive hand and finger motion.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to manipulate, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, keyboards, and other production devices.
• Visual inspection of products, equipment, processes, and workplace conditions both near and far.
• Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, and other workplace communications.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs; heavier items moved with assistance or mechanical devices when necessary.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, variable temperatures, noise, dust, and other typical industrial conditions, using required PPE.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and work scheduled hours to meet business and operational needs.

Safety requirements

• Comply with all company safety policies and applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations.
• Lead by example promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and hazard awareness across the production team.
• Ensure team members consistently use required PPE and follow safe work practices.
• Conduct routine safety observations, workplace inspections, and housekeeping activities to identify and address potential hazards.
• Immediately report, investigate, and document workplace injuries, near‑misses, unsafe conditions, and safety incidents; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure employees receive required safety training and reinforce compliance with established safety procedures and safe operating practices.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation procedures, emergency response protocols, and safety drill participation.
• Stop or suspend work when an unsafe condition poses an immediate risk to employees, equipment, product quality, or the environment; promptly notify management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, hazard‑free work area per 5S and housekeeping standards.

Quality & process excellence

• Ensure all products meet Lucchese quality standards and customer expectations.
• Reinforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prevent unauthorized process changes; communicate improvement opportunities through the proper approval process.
• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing leads to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow, and quality.