Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

Using a wide range of machinery, assemble, embellish, reinforce, and finish shoes and shoe components.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.
Leadership
LOW
Critical decision making
LOW
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
LOW
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Physical demands
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Comfort of the work setting

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More

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