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How much do shoe making jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for shoe making in the United States is $18.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Shoe Making job?

A Shoe Making job involves designing, cutting, stitching, assembling, and finishing footwear. Shoemakers work with materials like leather, fabric, and rubber to create custom or mass-produced shoes. The role may include using hand tools or machines to shape and attach soles, heels, and other components. Depending on the workplace, shoemakers might work in factories, repair shops, or artisan workshops. Skilled shoemakers combine craftsmanship and precision to produce durable and stylish footwear.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Shoe Making position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Shoe Making, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and knowledge of shoe construction techniques, which are typically acquired through vocational training or apprenticeships. Familiarity with specialized tools such as sewing machines, cutters, and finishing equipment, as well as safety and quality standards, is essential. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively enhance performance in this role. These abilities ensure the production of high-quality, comfortable, and durable footwear that meets both design specifications and customer needs.

What does a typical workday look like for someone working in shoe making?

A typical workday in shoe making involves tasks such as cutting materials, assembling components, stitching, gluing, and finishing shoes by hand or with machines. You may work individually or as part of a team, depending on the size of the workshop or manufacturing facility. Attention to quality control is a significant part of the daily routine, ensuring that each pair of shoes meets specific standards. Collaboration with designers or pattern makers may also occur to address custom orders or resolve production challenges. This dynamic environment offers a balance of hands-on craftsmanship and teamwork.
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Infographic showing various Shoe Making job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 96% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 9% Physical, 18% Hybrid, and 73% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,000 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Electronic Shoe Assembler I - 1st Shift

Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC

Erlanger, KY โ€ข On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in โ€œplayโ€ solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

The Electronic Shoe Assembler will be responsible for assembling electronic shoe sub-assemblies and the final product. This role is also responsible for conducting quality checks on electronic shoes and components, testing new product features, qualifying parts and making repairs under the supervision of the Quality Technicians and Lead Product Engineer. This is a great role for someone who likes to work in a small team environment but has a big impact on our business.

What youโ€™ll do as an Electronic Shoe Assembler:

  • Performs receiving inspection of parts. Provides a description of the failure in a log and attaches identifying tag to the failed part.
  • Assemble electronic shoe sub-assemblies and other components to build a complete and functioning electronic shoe according to instructions and work plans.
  • Performs final calibration of assemblies.
  • Performs assembly check on each completed electronic shoe.
  • Evaluates and repairs returned shoes when needed.
  • Provides management with ideas to improve facilities and workflow
  • Communicates the current quality status of the production process through the Electronic Shoe Quality Technician.
  • Physically counts quantities during receiving inspection and periodical cycle counting of inventory.
  • Routinely cleans and organizes workspace
  • Additional responsibilities as required.

Weโ€™re looking for an Electronic Shoe Assembler with:

  • 20/20 corrected vision
  • Excellent visual detail
  • Detail oriented
  • Proactively maintains a meticulous work environment.
  • Superior communication skills (listening, verbal and record keeping)
  • Able to communicate ideas/improvements to entire team.
  • Ability to follow written instructions and compare to visual standards
  • Excellent dexterity and aptitude for precision work
  • High School diploma or above
  • Work related experience in an electronic assembly or similar manufacturing environment a plus
  • Experience in conducting quality checks a plus

Benefits an Electronic Shoe Assembler Can Expect from Cartamundi:

  • Great pay
  • Bonuses, including retention, referral, and perfect attendance
  • Climate controlled facility
  • 401(k) with dollar for dollar company match up to 6%
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
  • Company paid Life insurance amount of 1x your annual salary
  • Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Monthly engagement activities and giveaways
  • Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more!

Physical requirements and working conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those to successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sitting at workstation approximately 90% of work time, standing and walking approximately 10%
  • Lift / push / pull up to 35 pounds.
  • Ability to twist, reach, squat, kneel, and bend
  • Requires ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects and ability to use basic hand tools
  • Occasional use of computer
  • Hands-on factory and manufacturing environment.
  • This position is located on-site in our Erlanger, KY facility

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify.

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi. No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people โ€“ across cultures and generations โ€“ and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in โ€œplayโ€ solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycleยฎ, HROยฎ, Beeยฎ, Copagยฎ, Shuffleยฎ and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopolyยฎ, Unoยฎ, Magic: The Gatheringยฎ, Guess Who ยฎ, Pokรฉmonยฎ, Trivial Pursuitยฎ every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.