How do they match: Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

  • Mater

  • Cut excess thread or material from shoe parts, using scissors or knives.
  • Position dies on material in a manner that will obtain the maximum number of parts from each portion of material.
  • Study work orders or shoe part tags to obtain information about workloads, specifications, and the types of materials to be used.

  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Select production input materials.
  • Trim excess material from workpieces.