cutting machine operator

Cutting machine operators check leather, textiles, synthetic materials, dyes and footwear. They select areas of materials to be cut in terms of quality and stretch direction, take the decision of where and how to cut and programme and execute specific technology or machine. The equipment used for large surfaces of materials is frequently an automatic knife. Cutting machine operators position and handle leather or other materials. They adjust cutting machines, match footwear components and pieces, and check cut pieces against specifications and quality requirements.

ESCO Code

8156.2.1

NACE Code

15.2 - Manufacture of footwear

Alternative Labels

sole trimmer

leather goods machine operator

leather goods cutting attendant for linings and other materials

handles cutting machine operator

footwear machine tender

belts cutting machine operator

trimming machine operative

footwear clicker

belts and handles cutting machine attendant

linings and other materials cutting operator

leather goods cutting operator for linings and other materials

belts and handles cutting machine operator

shoe cutting machine operator

cutting operator for footwear bottoms

cutting machine tender

cutting operator

belts & handles cutting machine attendant

leather goods machine cutting operator

cutting operative

sole cutter

belts & handles cutting machine tender

belts & handles cutting machine operator

cutting operator for linings and other materials

trimming machine tender

machine cutting operator

boot and shoe clicker

bottoms cutting machine operator

leather goods cutting worker for linings and other materials

shoe cuting machine operator

belts and handles cutting machine tender

leather goods cutting technologist for linings and other materials

leather goods cutting machine tender

leather goods machine tender

bottom stock manufacturing machine operator

leather goods cutting technician for linings and other materials

trimming machine operator

trimming machine tendor

shoe clicker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust cut sizes apply basic rules of maintenance to leather goods and footwear machinery apply machine cutting techniques for footwear and leather goods cut footwear uppers maintain footwear assembling equipment operate cutting equipment replace sawing blade on machine use wire processing machinery

Essential Knowledge

footwear components footwear equipments footwear machinery footwear manufacturing technology footwear materials footwear quality leather goods components leather goods manufacturing processes leather goods materials leather goods quality manual cutting processes for leather

Optional Skills and Competences

apply footwear and leather goods quality control techniques apply pre-stitching techniques cut fabrics identify defects on raw hides maintain cutting equipment measure working time in goods production operate automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goods operate die-cut machines plan carpet cutting reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing use IT tools use cutting equipment

Optional Knowledge

automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goods pre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goods

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/16ad07cd-2fd2-4f93-b442-89918c10bbbf

Status

released

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