3D Footwear Finishing Specialist

Overview

Your mission

You ll take freshly printed shoes and get them ready for quality inspection — cleaning them up by hand, removing any excess material, and making sure every component looks and feels right before it moves down the line. This is careful, hands-on work where consistency and attention to detail matter most.

• Clean and prepare 3D-printed shoe components by hand — removing excess material, strings, and surface residue
• Follow existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while helping contribute to making improvements for training and high-quality products
• Spot and flag visible defects like cracks, warping, or surface imperfections before they move further down the line
• Follow established finishing procedures and meet daily production targets
• Keep your workstation clean, organized, and safe
• Work closely with the production team to keep things moving smoothly

• Safety First - Always have your and our team’s safety as a top priority
• Steady hands and a sharp eye — you take pride in doing things right and consistently
• Comfortable with repetitive, meticulous hands-on work
• Reliable, organized, and a team player
• Physically able to stay on your feet throughout a shift
• A background in manufacturing, crafts, garments, or any hands-on role is a plus — no degree or technical experience required
• Based in Austin or nearby

• Full training from day one — no prior knowledge needed
• A stable, full-time permanent role
• A front-row seat inside one of the most innovative footwear companies in the world
• A flat-hierarchy team where your input is valued
• Real growth opportunities as we scale

Zellerfeld is revolutionizing the footwear industry with the world’s first 3D-printing technology for fully customizable shoes. Our goal is simple: printed shoes on every foot. We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and innovators, questioning the status quo and disrupting traditional manufacturing processes. Backed by founders, influencers, and celebrities who believe in our vision, we’re committed to making a lasting, positive impact—not just on the footwear industry, but on the world.