Shoe Last Model Maker

 

Company Profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. 

Position

SAS has an opening for a Full-Time Shoe Last Model Maker.  This position is responsible for working with the Last team to assume the duties associated with last making and to perform additional support duties as assigned within the department when not performing last making tasks.

Job Responsibilities

Woodworking, hand carving and filing to finish wooden model shoe lastsWorking with filler materials to re-form shapesOperating digital lathe to turn shoe lastsOperating cutting equipment to separate and hinge lastsPattern drafting to make gauges and templatesOperating 2D/3D CAD shoe last programGeneral workshop and administration tasksHelping with deliveries and packagingOrganizing product samplesAssisting with sample model making and last production needs

 

Useful Experience:  

10 years experience in last model makingPower tool usage aptitude/experienceComputer Assisted Drawing experience/knowledgeMicrosoft Office suite experience to include Outlook, Word, and ExcelBe organized

 

Physical Requirements:

Physical labor is necessary for 8 hours or more per day with breaks approximately every two hours including: sitting, standing, walking (inclines & uneven terrain), climbing stairs, stooping, and kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing and engaging in repetitive motions.

 

 

 

I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation. I also understand that this is a summary of this position’s duties and other responsibilities may be assigned, as the company deems necessary.

SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class.