Shoe Modification Tech

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Collect shoe parts from conveyer belts or racks and place them in machinery such as ovens or on molds for dressing, returning them to conveyers or racks to send them to the next work station. Position dies on material in a manner that will obtain the maximum number of parts from each portion of material. Operate or tend machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts. Test machinery to ensure proper functioning before beginning production. Draw thread through machine guide slots, needles, and presser feet in preparation for stitching, or load rolls of wire through machine axles. Fill shuttle spools with thread from a machine's bobbin winder by pressing a foot treadle. Load hot-melt plastic rod glue through reactivator axles, using wrenches, and switch on reactivators, setting temperature and timers to heat glue to specifications. Staple sides of shoes, pressing a foot treadle to position and hold each shoe under the feeder of the machine. Select and place spools of thread or pre-wound bobbins into shuttles, or onto spindles or loupers of stitching machines. Hammer loose staples for proper attachment. Turn knobs to adjust stitch length and thread tension. Remove and examine shoes, shoe parts, and designs to verify conformance to specifications such as proper embedding of stitches in channels. Perform routine equipment maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines or replacing broken needles. Cut excess thread or material from shoe parts, using scissors or knives. Turn screws to regulate size of staples. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Computer basic knowledge Able to work independently Fast/Quicker learner Ability to flex to other areas as needed Sometimes will need to help at the unloading dock with cutting boxes Ability to work OT if needed Required to cooperate with other departments as this position interacts with multiple departments on a daily basis Physical work as follows: Reaching, bending, twisting, pushing carts, grabbing, lifting of like less than 5-10 fast-paced environment Teamwork must be a plus Attendance must be a plus Reliable transportation needed EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE Must be able to speak, read and write English High School Diploma or GED equivalent required to become a full-time EE. After temp EE's work 160 hours, the company must have all EE's go through FDA Govn., regulated training on-line, (about 16 hours of paid training, no exceptions) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: [email protected] Other: SITE Staffing does not accept phone calls regarding any job postings. If interested in a position, please submit your resume for review. If accepted as a possible candidate you will be contacted within 48 hrs. We do not contact those candidates that are not invited to complete our application. If you have any questions regarding our postings, we ask that you submit those inquiries via email. This position is listed by a private employment agency. The agency is the legal employer. No fee will be charged of the job applicant.