ISCO Specialization 8153.1.4 Leather Goods Stitching Machine Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Leather Goods Stitching Machine Operator: Leather goods stitching machine operators join the cut pieces of leather and other materials to produce the leather goods, using tools and a wide range of machines, such as flat bed, arm and one or two columns They also handle tools and monitoring machines for preparing the pieces to be stitched, and operate the machines. They select threads and draw thread through guides and needles. They select threads and needles for the stitching machines, place pieces in the working area, and operate with the machine guiding parts under the needle, following seams, edges or markings or moving edges of parts against the guide.
Essential Skills
- Apply Basic Rules Of Maintenance To Leather Goods And Footwear Machinery
- Apply Pre-Stitching Techniques
- Leather Goods Quality
- Footwear Machinery
- Leather Goods Materials
- Pre-Stitching Processes And Techniques For Footwear And Leather Goods
- Leather Goods Manufacturing Processes
- Footwear Equipments
- Leather Goods Components
Optional Skills
- Reduce Environmental Impact Of Footwear Manufacturing
- Use Communication Techniques
- Use It Tools
