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Mold Repair-3rd shift

South Elgin, IL ยท On-site

$30 - $38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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How much do assistant shoe repair jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant shoe repair in the United States is $16.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an assistant shoe repair?

As an Assistant Shoe Repair, your daily tasks often include cleaning and prepping shoes, assisting with stitching or gluing, organizing materials, and handling basic repairs under supervision. You might also interact with customers to take orders or return finished work. Your role supports the primary cobbler, ensuring that work flows smoothly and repairs are completed efficiently. This collaborative environment helps you learn new skills on the job and prepares you for more advanced repair tasks over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant shoe repair?

To thrive as an Assistant Shoe Repair, you need basic knowledge of shoe construction, repair techniques, and manual dexterity, often gained through on-the-job training or vocational courses. Familiarity with specialized tools such as stitching machines, leather cutters, and adhesives is typically required. Attention to detail, customer service skills, and reliability are important soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure high-quality repairs, satisfied customers, and efficient operation in a shop environment.

What is the difference between Assistant Shoe Repair vs Shoe Repair Technician?

AspectAssistant Shoe RepairShoe Repair Technician
CredentialsBasic knowledge, on-the-job trainingTechnical skills, certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentRetail shops, repair centersRepair shops, shoe stores, workshops
Industry UsageEntry-level support roleSkilled repair work, customer service

Assistant Shoe Repair roles typically involve supporting experienced technicians with basic tasks, requiring minimal certifications. Shoe Repair Technicians perform detailed repairs and often have specialized skills or certifications. Both roles are found in retail and repair environments, but the Technician role demands more technical expertise.

What does an assistant shoe repair do?

An Assistant Shoe Repair helps skilled cobblers or shoe repairers by performing a variety of support tasks in a shoe repair shop. This can include cleaning and preparing shoes, replacing laces, polishing footwear, and assisting with minor repairs like attaching heels or soles. They may also help manage inventory, greet customers, and handle basic administrative duties. This role provides hands-on experience and is a good entry point for learning the trade of shoe repair.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Shoe Repair job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,745 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Repair & Overhaul Technician - Avionics - 373

Korry Electronics

Everett, WA โ€ข On-site

$29.01 - $40.14/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

About Korry Electronics
Since 1937, Korry Electronics has been a leader in innovative Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions, driving the evolution of the cockpit of tomorrow. Our cutting-edge switches, controls, integrated displays, and night-vision filters are at the forefront of the military and commercial aviation industries. If you are passionate about precision engineering and emerging technologies, join us in shaping the future of flight through groundbreaking advancements.
What You Will Do:
Works with and assists in a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and testing tasks in the Repair Station. This position must have a high competency with equipment and repair processes, with the skills and knowledge to perform repairs on all product lines. This role also participates in the planning of new products capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Test, evaluate, disassemble, and repair aerospace electronic and electro-mechanical components and assemblies under FAA Part 145 regulations.
  • Interpret and verify customer complaints.
  • Read and interpret drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Perform maintenance using Component Maintenance Manuals and other technical documentation.
  • Document findings and develop repair plans under supervision of FAA Part 65 Repairmen.
  • Document work performed to return repair articles to service.
  • Generate test reports.
  • Assist junior technicians in training.
  • Cross train in different product lines.
  • Coordinate work priorities and provide scheduling delivery information.
  • Manage sustaining activities with engineering and needed.
  • Represents the Repair Station in planning of new product capabilities.
  • Interface with the customer on technical issues.
  • Performs special projects/tasks as assigned

Role Requirements
  • Must participate in Korry's FAA/DOT Drug & Alcohol testing plan.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Preferred Education
  • Minimum AA/AS degree, Technical/Business School Certificate or Diploma, Skilled Trades Apprenticeship, or other post-high school training (two years duration), or equivalent military training, in Electronics.

Preferred Experience
  • 5 years' combined training/experience in electronics.
  • Experience with digital and analog electronics and general hands-on mechanical experience.

Preferred Specialized Skills and Abilities
  • Sound understanding with many aspects of core technology.
  • Can operate all machinery and test equipment needed to repair and test product.
  • Able to interface with costumers in a technical capacity.

Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
  • Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
  • The person in this position needs to frequently move inside the office.
  • Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Lift, carry, push and or pull 1-30 lbs as needed
  • Sit, stand and walk for 1 - 10 hours per day
  • Work in a fast-paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, steel-toed shoes, and appropriate protective equipment as required

Pay Range
Please note the typical hiring range is $29.01 - $40.14 hourly. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.
Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package:
  • 401(k) matching
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Short term and long term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Long-term care plan options
  • Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
  • Vanpool subsidy
  • Recognition awards
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the US Government.
Company Description:
Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the US Government.
Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status.
Thank you for your interest in Korry Electronics!
Our company culture is focused around ownership, transparency, process improvement and trust & respect. We are looking for talented people (like you!) to lead our business to the next level while giving you the opportunity to develop your own career.
We have been at the forefront of the aviation industry since the beginning, creating the first lighted cockpit controls for the military and commercial aircraft industry. The Korry product team continues this tradition as it develops the crew station of the future, providing state-of-the-art switches, cockpit controls, high-performance displays, and night-vision filters. We are passionate about what we do. For more information, please visit www.korry.com.
Join the Korry team and find out why this is such a great place to spend your career!
Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status.