Inseamer

Operate the inseaming machine to attach the welt to the upper and insole rib, holding stitch consistency, seam allowance, and tension across the full perimeter of the last. Verify rib adhesion before sewing and reject any unit where the rib has lifted. Inspect the inseam around the full perimeter, trim, level, and prepare the seam for welt beating and sole lay. Crosstrain at least one other operator to Level 2 or above. This role requires fine motor control and sustained concentration, with a full 40-hour schedule on the production floor. Operators must stand for the shift, handle occasional lifting up to 40 pounds, and wear hearing, eye, and steel-toe protection due to exposure to leather dust, adhesive vapor, machine noise, and cut/puncture risks.