Footwear (Shoe) Technician

We are looking for a Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. You will be handling various footwear, including altering, and designing shoes for special purposes. The position also requires assisting/manufacturing devices in the lab.

The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and meaningful results that can be used to make a difference.

Orthopaedic Footwear Technician Responsibilities:

• Receive, label and analyze projects
• Independently work to alter/modify shoewear according to prescription
• Design and troubleshoot to find suitable and practical solutions
• Assist in the manufacture of orthopaedic devices
• Manufacture shoewear according to prescription
• Conduct experiments under defined conditions
• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids, and compressed gasses according to safety instructions
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment

Orthopaedic Footwear Technician Requirements:

• Proven experience as a footwear Technician or relevant position
• Experience in shoe repair/modifications
• Basic understanding of foot anatomy
• Ability to think three dimentionally and technically orientated.
• Interested and desire to grow in the specialised field of medical shoe wear and manufacture
• Excellent physical condition and endurance
• Medically fit and healthy
• Experience in shoe repairs and alterations

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
R4, R10,000.00 per month

Experience:

- shoe making / repairing (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

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