Job Description:

• 1) Operates machines to shape and smooth shoe lasts to specified contour and size, performing any combination of following tasks: Cuts lathe centers from last turnings at specified point, using bandsaw or handsaw.

• 2) Files toe area of last to specified contour outline drawn on bottom of last.

• 3) Sands toe area with sandpaper or operates sanding machine to attain specified size and finish.

• 4) Verifies finished size, using templates.

• 5) Operates sanding machine to sand heel area of last to remove excess material, form heel, and establish specified length of last.

• 6) Verifies last length, using gauge.

• 7) Replaces worn sandpaper belts on sanding machines.

• 8) May draw last bottom outline, using sole pattern and pencil.

• 9) May specialize on one part of last and be designated Heel Grinder; Toe Stripper.