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Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
SOC 51-6042.00
Operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.
Zone 2
Production
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation Monitoring
3.2
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0
Speaking
2.9
Monitoring
2.9
Knowledge Areas 8
Production and Processing
3.8
Mechanical
3.6
Education and Training
3.5
English Language
2.9
Design
2.8
Public Safety and Security
2.6
Mathematics
2.6
Customer and Personal Service
2.4
Key Tasks
1Study work orders or shoe part tags to obtain information about workloads,
specifications, and the types of materials to be used.
2Remove and examine shoes, shoe parts, and designs to verify conformance to
specifications such as proper embedding of stitches in channels.
3Perform routine equipment maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines or
replacing broken needles.
4Cut excess thread or material from shoe parts, using scissors or knives.
5Turn screws to regulate size of staples.
Also Known As
Anchor Operator
Anchorer
Ankle Patch Molder
Antiquer
Apron Trimmer
Arch Cushion Press Operator
Archer
Assembler
Back Closer
Back Stayer
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