Job Description
Job Title: Sand Counters
Department Name: Sole-Leather
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. In boot making, counters are small, shaped pieces of leather or synthetic material used to reinforce and shape the boots upper, especially around the toe box, instep, and heel. They help maintain structural integrity, improve fit, and protect the leather from wear. Sanding counters is a finishing step that ensures they are smooth, flush with the surrounding leather, and free of burrs or irregularities.
Scope of Job:
The Sanding counters operation is a hands-on operation using power sanding machines to remove excess material, smooth seams, and shape the boots upper so it matches the sole ad other components. The process requires exceptional hand dexterity and attention to detail. This position will need hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
Duties & Responsibilities
The Sanding Counters Operator will perform the following operations on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities may be modified to meet business needs:
- Get material from the counter rack with different sizes of counters.
- Stand Infront of sanding machine to start the sanding process.
- Get different counter sizes to sand to make sure you have all sizes sanded for production needs.
- Before sanding the counters put counters into an angle to make sure all edges of the counters are sanded.
- Make sure all counters are sanding nicely and thin for the production process.
- Than place completed counters to the completed rack ready for production.
- 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
- Experience operating power sanding machines and performing finish sanding tasks
- Excellent visual acuity to inspect finished components for quality compliance
- Ability to read and interpret work orders and production instructions
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work 8-hour shifts
- Frequent use of hands and wrists for repetitive motions and fine motor tasks
- Ability to lift and push up to 25 pounds as needed
- Good organizational, time-management, multitasking, and teamwork skills
What We Do
Lucchese Bootmaker is a legendary bootmaker of the American West. Handcrafting boots since 1883.
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