Toe Wire

Toe Wire

Job Title: Toe Wire

Reports to (title): Lasting Supervisor

Individual Contributor: Yes

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

# Hours Per Week: 40-55 Hrs.

Average Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with potential overtime after the regular shift and/or on Saturdays based on production needs.

Location: 40 Walter Jones Blvd. El Paso, TX 79906

Job Summary:

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.

Scope of Job:

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 then 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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

All responsibilities may be modified based on business needs.

· 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 area always clean.

Quality & Production Expectations:

• Meet daily production targets established by the department.
• Maintain high fast pass yield with minimal rework.
• Immediately escalate quality concerns to Supervisor.
• Demonstrate commitment to craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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.

Education, Experience, and/or Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience in leather goods or boot manufacturing environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit continuously for a minimum of eight – hour shifts.
• Frequent repetitive hand and finger movement.
• Ability to reach, bend, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift materials and boxes put to 15 pounds.
• Ability to maintain focus and precision during repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in a production manufacturing environment.