Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
What is a Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders?
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders are specialized workers who operate and tend to the machinery used in the manufacturing of footwear. They play a crucial role in the production process, overseeing the machinery that constructs shoes from various materials. These operators are responsible for setting up, maintaining, and monitoring the performance of machines designed for cutting, stitching, and finishing shoe components. They ensure that the machines run efficiently and produce high-quality products while adhering to safety standards and operational procedures.
The work of Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders involves reading and interpreting blueprints or production orders, which guide them in setting up the machinery to produce the required designs and specifications. They may adjust machine settings to accommodate different shoe sizes and styles, regularly inspecting items during the manufacturing process to detect defects or irregularities. In addition to operating the machinery, these workers are also tasked with troubleshooting and resolving any mechanical issues that may arise, conducting routine maintenance to keep machines in optimal working condition, and ensuring that production timelines are met. Overall, the role of Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders is essential in the footwear industry, contributing to the efficient and quality-driven manufacturing of various types of shoes.
Tasks
- Inspect finished products to ensure that shoes have been completed according to specifications.
- Align parts to be stitched, following seams, edges, or markings, before positioning them under needles.
- Operate or tend machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.
- Remove and examine shoes, shoe parts, and designs to verify conformance to specifications such as proper embedding of stitches in channels.
- Switch on machines, lower pressure feet or rollers to secure parts, and start machine stitching, using hand, foot, or knee controls.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
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Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
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Industrial control software
- Production control software
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Document management software
- Adobe Acrobat
Tools Used
- Sewing machines
- Blade sharpener
- Shoe shining machine
- Staple guns
- Screwdrivers
Knowledge
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Skills
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Abilities
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Less than high school diploma
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Some college, no degree
Work Activities
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Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Detailed Work Activities
- Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.
- Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.
- Operate sewing equipment.
- Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$27950.0 - $45380.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.