Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

People in this career often have talent in:

• 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.
• Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• 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.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
• Operate sewing equipment.
• Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
• Conduct test runs of production equipment.
• Load materials into production equipment.
• Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
• Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
• Assemble garments or textile products.
• Clean production equipment.
• Maintain production or processing equipment.
• Replace worn equipment components.
• Select production input materials.
• Trim excess material from workpieces.

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