Quality and finishing associate

Zellerfeld is revolutionising 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.

Your Mission

You'll take freshly printed shoes and see them through to the finish line: cleaning and preparing them by hand, then inspecting each pair to make sure it meets our standards before it reaches a customer. You're both the craftsperson and the last set of eyes. No engineering background needed — just steady hands, sharp eyes, and pride in doing things right.

What you'll do

• Clean and prepare 3D-printed shoe components by hand — removing excess material, strings, and surface residue
• Inspect shoes at different production stages for visual and structural quality — patterns, finish, consistency
• Spot, document, and flag defects like cracks, warping, or surface imperfections; handle rejected pairs and help resolve recurring issues
• Keep clear, organized QC logs and share insights with the product and production teams
• Follow existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and help improve them
• Meet daily production targets while keeping your workstation clean, organized, and safe

Your profile

• Safety first — your and the team's safety is always the top priority
• Steady hands and a sharp eye — you notice small details others might miss and do consistent, careful work
• Comfortable with meticulous hands-on tasks and with keeping simple, organized logs
• Reliable, proactive, and a team player
• Experience in manufacturing, crafts, garments, footwear, or any checking/inspection work (even informal) is a plus — no degree or technical experience required
• Based in Hamburg or nearby