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.