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 shoe-wear according to prescription
- Design and troubleshoot to find suitable and practical solutions
- Assist in the manufacture of orthopaedic devices
- Manufacture shoe-wear 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**: R4,000.00 - R10,000.00 per month

**Experience**:

- shoe making / repairing (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)