Hand Lasting Artisan – Craft Western Boots

Lucchese Bootmaker; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucchese Bootmaker is seeking a Hand Laster in El Paso, TX to craft high-quality cowboy boots. The role focuses on shaping uppers by hand, stretching leather, and ensuring a wrinkle-free fit on the last. It requires craftsmanship, precision, and adherence to Lucchese quality guidelines.

The position operates Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed, and emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Excellent people's skills.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment.
• Passion and desire for excellence by consistently exceeding quality expectations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks daily/weekly.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Analyze issues effectively.
• Identifies root causes of problems.
• Machine operation
• Teamwork
• Workplace safety awareness
• Maintains organized work processes.
• Share information effectively.
• Listen actively to team concerns.
• Build trust and credibility.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production tickets and work orders prior to lasting.
• Prepare uppers, insoles, counters and toe boxes before lasting.
• Select the correct last size and style according to specifications.
• Position the upper, lining, and insole correctly onto the last.
• Hand-pull and stretch the leather evenly over the last to eliminate wrinkles.
• Secure the upper to the insole using tacks, cement, or lasting pincers as required.
• Shape the toe, heel, and vamp areas by hand to achieve the correct contour and fit.
• Inspect lasted uppers for smoothness, symmetry, and proper tension before moving to the next production stage.
• Handle exotic and premium leather carefully to prevent scratches, stretches.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Support production goals while maintaining Lucchese quality standards.
• Comply with all safety, environmental, and company policies. Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Ensure materials are handled and stored properly.
• Follow all workplace safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Keep the work area clean and organized according to 5S standards.
• Report equipment malfunctions, quality issues, or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals.
• Select the correct last by style, size and width according to the work order.
• Assist in other areas as needed when directed by managers to meet production needs

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Read & interpret work orders

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Teamwork

Customer/product quality focus

Problem solving

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Accountability

Fast-paced environment

Leadership potential

Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lucchese Bootmaker is seeking a Hand Laster in El Paso, TX to craft high-quality cowboy boots. The role focuses on shaping uppers by hand, stretching leather, and ensuring a wrinkle-free fit on the last. It requires craftsmanship, precision, and adherence to Lucchese quality guidelines.

The position operates Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed, and emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork to meet production goals.