How do they match: Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

  • Cutter
  • Trimming Cutter
  • Back Shoe Cutter
  • Shoe Cutter
  • Upper Cutter

  • Cut out parts, following patterns or outlines, using knives, shears, scissors, or machine presses.
  • Cut, insert, position, and secure paddings, cushioning, or linings, using stitches or glue.
  • Align and stitch or glue materials such as fabric, fleece, leather, or wood, to join parts.
  • Dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes, as by trimming the edges of new soles and heels to the shoe shape.
  • Dye, soak, polish, paint, stamp, stitch, stain, buff, or engrave leather or other materials to obtain desired effects, decorations, or shapes.
  • Repair or replace soles, heels, and other parts of footwear, using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials, and equipment.
  • Select materials and patterns, and trace patterns onto materials to be cut out.

  • Cut fabrics.
  • Trim excess material from workpieces.
  • Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
  • Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.
  • Evaluate quality of materials or products.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
  • Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.
  • Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Select production input materials.