§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

hand lasting operator

Hand lasting operators shape and secure linings and uppers over the last by hand.

Description

Hand lasting operators shape and secure linings and uppers over the last by hand. They pull the forepart, the waist and the seat of the upper over the last using hand tools with the aim of obtaining the final shape of the footwear model. They start by pulling the front part edges of the upper over the last, and pressing the waist and the seat. They then flatten the wiped edges, cut excess box toe and lining and use stitching or cementing to fix the shape.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

footwear components footwear uppers pre-assembly footwear manufacturing technology footwear bottoms pre-assembly assembling processes and techniques for cemented footwear construction footwear materials footwear quality

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

assembling processes and techniques for goodyear footwear construction footwear machinery footwear equipments assembling processes and techniques for california footwear construction

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply basic rules of maintenance to leather goods and footwear machinery cut footwear uppers apply footwear finishing techniques apply assembling techniques for cemented footwear construction apply machine cutting techniques for footwear and leather goods apply stitching techniques use tools for shoe repair operate automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goods apply pre-stitching techniques

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain edged hand tools use hand tools apply footwear bottoms pre-assembling techniques maintain footwear assembling equipment apply footwear uppers pre-assembling techniques

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)