7156-Shoemaking and Related Machine Operators

Job Title: 

Shoemaking and Related Machine Operators

Job Description: 

Shoemaking and related machine operators operate and monitor machines which produce and repair standard or special footwear, handbags and other accessories.

Tasks: 

Operating and monitoring machines which mark patterns and cut shoe parts

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

815 - Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

715601 - Footwear Cutting Production Machine Operator
Description : Prepares, sets up and operates footwear clicking or cutting machinery and equipment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Clicker

715602 - Footwear Closing Production Machine Operator
Description : Prepares, sets up and operates footwear sewing or closing machines.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Beading Operator, Shoe Folding Operator, Skiver, Toe Puff Operator

715603 - Footwear Bottom Stock Production Machine Operator
Description : Prepares, sets up and operates footwear bottom stock machinery and equipment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

715604 - Footwear Lasting Production Machine Operator
Description : Prepares, sets up and operates footwear lasting machinery and equipment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

715605 - Footwear Finishing Production Machine Operator
Description : Prepares, sets up and operates footwear finishing machinery and equipment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa