How do they match: Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

  • Cut excess thread or material from shoe parts, using scissors or knives.
  • Load hot-melt plastic rod glue through reactivator axles, using wrenches, and switch on reactivators, setting temperature and timers to heat glue to specifications.
  • Study work orders or shoe part tags to obtain information about workloads, specifications, and the types of materials to be used.
  • Switch on machines, lower pressure feet or rollers to secure parts, and start machine stitching, using hand, foot, or knee controls.