Tod's Upper Assembly Operator
- Location
- Sant'Elpidio a Mare Fermo Italy
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €24,000–28,000/year
- Industry
- Luxury Automotive
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
TOD'S Upper Assembly Operator – Sant'Elpidio a Mare. Luxury footwear manufacturing role with €24–28K annual salary, full benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Apply canvas and interfacing to uppers according to specifications
- Execute edge folding and edge-beating both manually and with specialized machinery
- Adhere uppers to linings with precision and consistency
- Perform upper seaming on column-bed and other industrial sewing machines
- Apply reinforcements to critical structural points
- Execute lining stitching to final quality standards
- Maintain equipment in optimal working condition
- Collaborate with team members to share technical expertise and mentor junior staff
Qualifications
- Proven experience in luxury footwear upper assembly
- Advanced proficiency with industrial sewing machinery, particularly column-bed machines
- Demonstrated mastery of all upper assembly techniques including adhesion, folding, and stitching
- Ability to consistently meet precision standards and quality specifications
- Experience with fine/elegant women's footwear construction
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2-3 years of verified experience in upper assembly operations within luxury footwear manufacturing, with demonstrated proficiency across all phases of the finishing process.
Education
Technical training in footwear manufacturing or equivalent practical apprenticeship preferred; formal education not strictly required given demonstrated competency.
Workplace
This position is based in Sant'Elpidio a Mare, Fermo, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 24,000 to EUR 28,000 per annum.
Benefits
Company restaurant, health insurance, welfare contributions, on-site fitness facility
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