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Apprenticeship as a shoe manufacturer (m/f/d)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Punching materials according to templates and models: Punching upper leather parts according to specified size divisions, taking into account the rational use of leather as well as any leather defects or damages; Punching or cutting out linings and accessories
  • Preparing punched upper parts for further processing, e.g. splitting and leveling leather, sharpening edges: Assembling upper parts according to quality, leather condition, grain and color; Stitching upper parts together to form the finished shoe upper using sewing machines
  • Adding decorations: Applying embossing and decorative stitching; Attaching eyelets, loops and other fittings
  • Assembling individual parts and finishing end products: Connecting uppers and insoles using lasting machines; Gluing on outsoles; Making shoes ready for sale
  • Checking finished products, as well as intermediate products, for compliance with company and legal quality and processing regulations
  • Setting up, operating and monitoring punching, sewing and other shoe manufacturing machines at the workplace
  • Regularly maintaining, cleaning and caring for machines, equipment and tools in the work area

 

WHAT WE EXPECT:

  • Good qualified secondary school diploma or intermediate school leaving certificate
  • Manual dexterity
  • Motivation, willingness to learn and reliability

 

WHAT AWAITS YOU:

  • Comprehensive 3-year training (shortening possible) in a family environment
  • Good social benefits such as meal allowance, travel allowance, company canteen
  • Company pension scheme
  • Fruit basket, employee discount, company events

After completing the training, many paths are open to you in professional development. We are happy to support you in further training to become a shoe technician or industrial master in the field of shoe manufacturing.

Or by post to:

LOWA Sportschuhe GmbH
Miriam Hofmann
HauptstraĂźe 19
85305 Jetzendorf