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sole and heel operator

Sole and heel operators attach soles or heels to the footwear by stitching, cementing or nailing.

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DESCRIPTION

Sole and heel operators attach soles or heels to the footwear by stitching, cementing or nailing. They may work with several machines, for example for slipping the lasts, or for roughing, dusting or attaching heels. They also operate various machines both for stitched or cemented constructions.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
footwear components
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
assembling processes and techniques for goodyear footwear construction

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
apply footwear finishing techniques
apply assembling techniques for cemented footwear construction
OPTIONALOptional competences
apply machine cutting techniques for footwear and leather goods
use tools for shoe repair

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Skills overview

18total
13 essential
5 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 13 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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