Job description templates
Shoemaker job description
A ready advert for a Shoemaker job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a shoemaker to cut leather, prepare and last the uppers, attach soles and repair footwear, producing shoes that are comfortable, durable and well made.
Duties and responsibilities
- Take foot measurements for made-to-order shoes and choose the right last
- Cut upper and lining parts from leather to the pattern
- Skive leather edges and stitch the upper together
- Pull the upper over the last and fix it with tacks or cement
- Attach soles and heels by cementing or stitching and trim the edges
- Finish, polish and inspect shoes before handover
- Repair shoes and leather bags and replace soles, heels and zips
- Look after stitching and skiving machines and hand tools
Requirements
- Vocational training certificate in footwear and leatherwork, or an apprenticeship with an experienced shoemaker
- 3 to 6 years of experience in making or repairing shoes
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Leather cutting
- Shoe stitching
- Lasting
- Sole attaching
- Shoe repair
- Leather types
- Craftsmanship and precision
Preferred
- Experience with orthopaedic or custom-fitted footwear
- Experience on a shoe factory production line
Post this job
The posting form starts with this description, for you to edit before publishing.