Laster

Description

Position summary

Pull the upper over the last and set the shape of the boot to the master sample.

Essential functions

• Mount the insole and the last. Align the upper to the last centerline.
• Operate pulling-over, toe lasting, side lasting and heel seat lasting machines.
• Set tension, wipe and heat so the upper conforms without wrinkling, over-stretching or tearing.
• Inspect every lasted pair against its mate. A boot is only correct as a pair.
• Pull lasts after set and return them to inventory in size order.
• Report machine drift immediately. A lasting machine out of adjustment ruins a lot, not a pair.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• One or more years lasting or demonstrated mechanical aptitude and willingness to train to full rate.
• Physical strength and hand control. This is the most physically demanding station in the plant.
• An eye for symmetry and shape.

Physical requirements and work environment

This position works on the production floor. Standing for the full shift on a concrete floor. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds; frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. Repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms. Exposure to leather dust, adhesive vapor and machine noise. Hearing protection, eye protection and steel-toe footwear are required. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified individuals with disabilities. This department carries the highest sustained force and repetitive-motion load in the plant.

How performance is measured

Pairs lasted per shift against standard. First-pass quality on shape. Rework at Bottoming traced to lasting.