leather goods stitching machine operator

Leather goods stitching machine operators join the cut pieces of leather and other materials to produce leather goods, using tools and a wide range of machines, such as flat bed, arm and one or two columns. They also handle tools and monitor machines for preparing the pieces to be stitched, and operate the machines. They select threads and needles for the stitching machines, place pieces in the working area, and operate with machine guiding parts under the needle, following seams, edges or markings or moving edges of parts against the guide.

Scope note

Includes joining, decorating and reinforcing pieces of leather good products using single, double or multiple-needle stitching machines.

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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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing use IT tools use communication techniques

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/53d55c80-6a82-4187-b59f-b737aa4cdaab

Status

released

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