ISCO Specialization 8156.2.3 Footwear Stitching Machine Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Footwear Stitching Machine Operator: Footwear stitching machine operators join the cut pieces of leather and other materials to produce the uppers. They use several tools and a wide range of machines such as flat bed, arm and one or two columns. 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. They follow seams, edges, markings or moving edges of parts against the guide. Finally, they cut excess thread or material from shoe parts using scissors or dyes.
Essential Skills
- Footwear Equipments
- Footwear Stitching Techniques
- Footwear Components
- Apply Pre-Stitching Techniques
- Footwear Machinery
- Footwear Manufacturing Technology
- Footwear Materials
- Apply Basic Rules Of Maintenance To Leather Goods And Footwear Machinery
- Pre-Stitching Processes And Techniques For Footwear And Leather Goods
- Footwear Quality
Optional Skills
- Create Solutions To Problems
- Reduce Environmental Impact Of Footwear Manufacturing
- Use It Tools
Alternative Names
- Shoe Sewing Machine Operator
- Shoe Stitcher
- Shoe Sewing Machine Tender
- Binding Stitcher
