Job Description
Job Title: Peg by hand
Department Name: Finishing
Effective Date: 04-21-2026
Reports to (title): Manufactory 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 Bootmaker, craftsmanship defines our brand. Pegging by hand is a traditional boot making step where artisans hammer wooden pegs into the outsole to secure it to the rest of the boot. This process is critical for maintaining the boots fit, durability, and ability to be re-soleled when the soles wear out. Hand pegging allows for fine-tuning to the individual boots last and leather, ensuring a perfect fit and long-term performance its traditional craftsmanship with every detail of traditional hand mark.
Scope of Job:
The Pegging operation for cowboy boot making is to secure the outsole to the boot body using hand-hammered pegs, ensuring strength, waterproofing, and the ability to re-sole. It is both a functional and aesthetic step, integral to the boot’s durability and craftsmanship.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Peg by hand Operator will perform the following operations on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities may be modified to meet business needs:
- Receive a rack full of 12 pairs of boots at a time.
- Remove one boot at a time from the rack.
- Stand Infront of workstation and place the boot on its stand upside down.
- Once boot is placed on the boot holder make 20 holes on each side on the outsole with the pegging tool.
- Then moist the outsole with water using a hand brush sponge.
- Peg carefully the wooden pegs using a hand hammer.
- After all wooden pegs are hammered into the boot push rack to the next production stage for the heels.
- Must meet the required goals for the day.
- Always keep workstation clean.
- Assist other working areas, as necessary.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain clean and organized workstation.
- Meet departmental production targets and quality standards.
- Support teamwork and assist other departments as needed.
- Perform additional duties assigned by Supervisor.
- Support and comply with all company policies and safety procedures.
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.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Excellent visual acuity to inspect finished components for quality compliance.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders and production instructions.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask and transition between operations efficiently.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment.
Education, Experience, and/or Certifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in boot manufacturing, leather goods production, or similar industrial manufacturing environment required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job but not limited to the following mentioned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required:
- 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 25 pounds as needed.
- Ability to reach, bend, and perform repetitive production tasks.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum two (2) years related experience in boot manufacturing, leather goods production, or similar industrial manufacturing
- Excellent visual acuity to inspect finished components for quality
- Ability to read and interpret work orders and production instructions
- Ability to work standing for extended periods and perform repetitive hand/wrist motions
- Ability to lift and push up to 25 pounds
- Good organizational and time-management skills; ability to multitask
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; follow safety procedures
What We Do
Lucchese Bootmaker is a legendary bootmaker of the American West. Handcrafting boots since 1883.
