What are the responsibilities and job description for the Edge Trim position at Lucchese?
Job Description
Job Title: Edge Trimmer | Department Name Finishing | Effective Date: 08-24-2026 |
Reports to (title): Finishing Supervisor | # of Direct Reports: N/A | # Indirect Reports: N/A |
Individual Contributor: Yes No | Full Time/Part Time: Full-time | # Hours Per Week: 40-55 Hrs. |
Average Work Schedule: 6 AM - 2:30 PM from Monday to Friday with possible overtime after the shift and/or on Saturdays depending on work needs. | Location: 40 Walter Jones Blvd. El Paso, TX 79906 |
Job summary:
At Lucchese, craftmanship is the foundation of our brand. Responsible for trimming excess leather, rubber, foam, or synthetic material from outsole boot edges using hand tools or trimming equipment. Ensures clean, uniform edges and proper boot appearance while following production, quality, and safety standards. Inspects finished boots for defects, maintains a clean work area, and meets daily production targets.
Scope of job:
The position covers edge trimming and finishing activities throughout the assigned boot-production process, from receiving components to delivering properly trimmed parts or finished boots to the next production stage.
Duties/Responsibilities:
All responsibilities mentioned below can be modified, but not limited to, based on the company’s needs.
- From the rack coming from Goodyear, take half pair at a time.
- Operator will be using a sharp knife/tool to trim edges from outsole.
- Trim excess leather, rubber, foam, thread, or synthetic materials edges from outsoles
- Operate hand tools and designated trimming equipment safely.
- Follow trimming specifications, patterns, and production instructions.
- Inspect edges for uneven cuts, rough areas, excess material, and other defects.
- Ensure finished boots meet required appearance and quality standards.
- Perform minor finishing work such as smoothing and cleaning edges.
- Separate defective products and report quality issues to the supervisor.
- Maintain tools and keep the workstation clean and organized.
- Follow all company safety, PPE, and production procedures.
- Meet established production quantities and quality targets.
- Position boot components correctly in machinery.
- Make minor machine adjustments as needed.
- Identify and separate defective or improperly formed boots.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Follow production, quality, and safety procedures.
- Meet daily production targets while maintaining consistent quality.
- Perform basic cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment.
- Must support department on different working stations.
- Follow all safety guidelines.
- Assist in other areas as needed when directed by management.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow production tickets and work orders accurately.
- Manufacturing or footwear-production experience preferred.
- Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
- Ability to stand and perform repetitive work for extended periods.
- Ability to follow work instructions and safety procedures.
- Reliable, quality-focused, and able to work as part of a production team.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to meet daily production quotas while maintaining quality standards.
- Willingness to work overtime as production demands require.
Safety & Compliance:
- Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations.
- Lead by example in promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and hazard awareness throughout the production team.
- Ensure team members consistently use required personal protective equipment (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, implementing corrective and preventive actions as appropriate.
- 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 participation in safety drills.
- Stop or suspend work when an unsafe condition presents an immediate risk to employees, equipment, product quality, or the environment, and promptly notify management.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
Quality & Production Expectations
- 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.
- Ensure all products meet Lucchese quality standards and customer expectations.
- Reinforce adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Prevent unauthorized process changes and escalate improvement opportunities through the appropriate approval process.
- Partner with Quality and Manufacturing leadership to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow, and quality.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work standing for extended periods of 8-hour shifts.
- Frequent use of hands and wrists for repetitive motions.
- Must be able to lift and push 50 pounds as needed.
- Ability to reach, bend, and perform repetitive production tasks.
- Ability to sit continuously for a minimum of eight – hour shifts.
- Frequent repetitive hand and finger movement.
- Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach above shoulder level.
- Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, operate tools, equipment, keyboards, and other production-related devices.
- Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, production processes, and workplace conditions, including close and distance.
- Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, and other workplace communications.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and, with or without assistance or mechanical lifting devices, move heavier items as required.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, varying temperatures, noise, dust, and other conditions typical of an industrial setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance and work the scheduled hours necessary to meet business and operational requirements.
- Exposure to chemicals like paint thinner, paint, packaging chemicals.
Education, Experience, and/or Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in boot manufacturing.