Naumkeg

About the role

Department: Finishing. Reports to: Manufactory Supervisor. Full-time, 40–55 hours per week. Typical schedule: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with possible overtime after shift and/or on Saturdays as needed. Location: 40 Walter Jones Blvd., El Paso, TX 79906. Effective date: 04‑20‑2026. Individual contributor position.

Responsibilities

• Receive racks of boots and remove one boot at a time for processing.
• Operate the Naumkeg sanding machine: hold the boot under the machine and move it in a back‑and‑forth motion using light pressure.
• Sand each boot with two different grades of sandpaper to achieve the required finish.
• Push completed racks to the next staging area.
• Change sand‑belt pads and perform minimal machine maintenance; notify supervisor when additional maintenance is needed.
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Keep work area clean and organized at all times.
• Assist other work areas as needed and support cross‑training across stations.
• Maintain consistent output aligned with departmental productivity standards; minimize rework by adhering to process specifications and visual inspection standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility to rotate stations without compromising efficiency or quality.
• Comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

• Excellent visual acuity for inspecting finished components.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and production instructions.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to multitask and transition between operations efficiently.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, production‑driven manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in boot manufacturing, leather goods production, or similar industrial manufacturing environment required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during 8‑hour shifts.
• Frequent use of hands and wrists for repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift and push up to 10 pounds as needed.
• Ability to reach, bend, and perform repetitive production tasks.