Machinist/Mechanic

Position Overview

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) is a San Antonio, Texas based, privately held company with over 40 years of experience as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. SAS is seeking a Machinist/Mechanic responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Dismantle machines to access and remove defective parts.
• Design and machine parts for existing and new equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance (inspecting drives, motors, belts, checking fluid levels, and replacing filters).
• Diagnose mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs.
• Repair machines and structures using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and precision instruments.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical components, piping systems, or equipment.
• Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts.
• Order parts, supplies, or equipment as needed.
• Perform general maintenance duties of buildings or properties.

Required Qualifications

• Experience performing routine maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Skilled in operating manual machining equipment including mills, lathes, and drill presses.
• Proven ability in repairing machines or systems using appropriate tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a logical approach to diagnosing issues.
• Ability to select and use the correct equipment for various tasks.
• Physical Requirements: Must be capable of performing physical labor for 8 hours or more per day, including stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 70 lbs unassisted (assistance required above 70 lbs), and other repetitive motions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to read scales, micrometers, and calipers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine shop experience preferred.
• Conversational English and Spanish skills.