§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply basic rules of maintenance to leather goods and footwear machinery use IT tools apply pre-stitching techniques

OPTIONALOptional competences

tend automatic sewing machines create solutions to problems reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing use communication techniques