pre-stitching machine operator

Description

Pre-stitching machine operators handle tools and equipment for splitting, skiving, folding, punching, crimping, placking, and marking the uppers to be stitched and, when needed, apply reinforcement strips in various pieces. They may also glue the pieces together before stitching them. Pre-stitching machine operators perform these tasks according to the instructions of the technical sheet.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

footwear equipments leather goods quality leather goods components footwear machinery leather goods materials footwear components footwear stitching techniques footwear manufacturing technology pre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goods leather goods manufacturing processes footwear quality footwear materials

Practical Skills

use IT tools apply basic rules of maintenance to leather goods and footwear machinery apply pre-stitching techniques use communication techniques tend automatic sewing machines reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing create solutions to problems