Job Description
Job Title: Match Up Department Name: Pre-fit Effective Date: 10/29/2026
Reports to (title): Manufacturing Supervisor # of Direct Reports: 0 # Indirect Reports: 0
Individual Contributor: XXYes, No Full Time/Part Time: Full time # Hours Per Week: 40-55 hours
Average Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Overtime and Saturday shifts may be required based off of production needs. Location: 40 Walter Jones Blvd. El Paso, TX79906
Job Summary:
The Match Up Operator is responsible for gathering, matching, and verifying all boot components for each order before they move to the next stage of production. This position ensures that tops, vamps, counters, and other parts are correctly paired by style, size, width, color, and leather type, so that every pair is consistent in appearance and complete according to the work order. This operation also involves the marking of the upper leather for the sewing of vamps and foxxings in the Fitting department.
Scope of job:
Match, verify, and organize all boot components for each order so that every pair is complete, consistent in appearance, and correct according to the work order before it moves to the next operation.
- Covers the match up operation for all boot styles assigned to the department, including standard, custom, and exotic leather orders.
- Works from work orders, style codes, and size/width information to pair left and right components correctly.
- Responsible for confirming that each pair is uniform in leather color, shade, grain, and texture.
- Verifies that all components for each order are complete, correctly labeled, and properly tagged before release.
- Coordinates with cutting and stitching (upstream) and assembly (downstream) to report missing, damaged, or mismatched parts.
- Escalates material shortages, color mismatches, or unclear specifications to the supervisor or leader.
- Expected to meet assigned daily production targets while following quality and safety standards.
- Marking the uppers for sewers in the Fitting department.
Duties/Responsibilities:
All responsibilities may be modified based on business needs
- Match left and right components for each pair by style, size, width, color, and leather according to the work order.
- Compare leather color, shade, grain, and texture to ensure both boots in a pair look uniform, especially on exotic and premium leathers.
- Verify that all components for each order are complete and correctly labeled before releasing them to the next operation.
- Identify and report missing, damaged, or mismatched parts to the supervisor or leader.
- Keep orders organized and properly tagged to maintain production flow and traceability.
- Coordinate with cutting, stitching, and assembly departments to resolve discrepancies.
- Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality.
- Keep the work area clean and organized.
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Skills/ Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Excellent people's skills.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed work orders.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment.
- Passion and desire for excellence by consistently exceeding quality expectations.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks daily/weekly.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Analyze issues effectively.
- Identifies root causes of problems.
- Machine operation
- Teamwork
- Workplace safety awareness
- Demonstrates professionalism.
- Maintains organized work processes.
- Share information effectively.
- Listen actively to team concerns.
- Build trust and credibility.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, preferably in footwear or leather goods.
- Strong attention to detail and a good eye for color and texture differences.
- Ability to read and follow work orders, sizes, and style codes.
- Basic organizational skills and ability to work at a steady pace.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
Safety and Compliances:
- Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations.
- Lead by example in promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and hazard awareness throughout the production team.
- Ensure team members consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe work practices.
- Conduct routine safety observations, workplace inspections, and housekeeping activities to identify and address potential hazards.
- immediately report, investigate, and document workplace injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, and safety incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions as appropriate.
- Ensure employees receive required safety training and reinforce compliance with established safety procedures and safe operating practices.
- Support emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation procedures, emergency response protocols, and participation in safety drills.
- Stop or suspend work when an unsafe condition presents an immediate risk to employees, equipment, product quality, or the environment, and promptly notify management.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
Quality & Process Excellence:
- Ensure all products meet Lucchese quality standards and customer expectations.
- Reinforce adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Prevent unauthorized process changes and escalate improvement opportunities through the appropriate approval process.
- Partner with Quality and Manufacturing leadership to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow, and quality.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit continuously for a minimum of eight – hour shifts.
- Frequent, repetitive hand and finger movement.
- Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach above shoulder level.
- Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, operate tools, equipment, keyboards, and other production-related devices.
- Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, production processes, and workplace conditions, including close and distance.
- Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, and other workplace communications. Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and, with or without assistance or mechanical lifting devices, move heavier items as required.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, varying temperatures, noise, dust, and other conditions typical of an industrial setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance and work the scheduled hours necessary to meet business and operational requirements.
- Previous experience in industrial sewing, preferably in footwear or leather goods.
- Strong attention to detail and steady hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to read work orders and follow design specifications.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to work with exposure to white cement adhesive and acetone.
Education, Experience, and/or Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- 2-3 years of experience in leather goods or boot manufacturing environment preferred.
- 5S Workplace Organization and Visual Management Training.