Occupation Summary

Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

O*NET 51-6042.00

Description:

Operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.

Annual Wages:
$25,454.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by %.
Education Level:
Less than a High School Diploma. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Study work orders or shoe part tags to obtain information about workloads, specifications, and the types of materials to be used.
  2. Remove and examine shoes, shoe parts, and designs to verify conformance to specifications such as proper embedding of stitches in channels.
  3. Perform routine equipment maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines or replacing broken needles.
  4. Cut excess thread or material from shoe parts, using scissors or knives.
  5. Turn screws to regulate size of staples.
  6. Align parts to be stitched, following seams, edges, or markings, before positioning them under needles.
  7. Turn setscrews on needle bars, and position required numbers of needles in stitching machines.
  8. Switch on machines, lower pressure feet or rollers to secure parts, and start machine stitching, using hand, foot, or knee controls.
  9. Collect shoe parts from conveyer belts or racks and place them in machinery such as ovens or on molds for dressing, returning them to conveyers or racks to send them to the next work station.
  10. Position dies on material in a manner that will obtain the maximum number of parts from each portion of material.
  11. Test machinery to ensure proper functioning before beginning production.
  12. Operate or tend machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.
  13. Draw thread through machine guide slots, needles, and presser feet in preparation for stitching, or load rolls of wire through machine axles.
  14. Fill shuttle spools with thread from a machine's bobbin winder by pressing a foot treadle.
  15. Staple sides of shoes, pressing a foot treadle to position and hold each shoe under the feeder of the machine.
  16. Select and place spools of thread or pre-wound bobbins into shuttles, or onto spindles or loupers of stitching machines.
  17. Hammer loose staples for proper attachment.
  18. Turn knobs to adjust stitch length and thread tension.
  19. Inspect finished products to ensure that shoes have been completed according to specifications.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders employed Annual Growth Rate
Apparel, piece goods, and notions merchant wholesalers 2.7 0.00
Employment services 2.4 0.00


Labor Market Information


2024 Statewide average hourly wage $12.24
2024 National average hourly wage $17.90




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
Region Employment Projected Employment 2032 Projected
Annual Openings 2032
Annual
Growth Rate
Average Income
Texas (all regions) Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
65.60%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
60.20%
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
53.20%
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
50.20%
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
48.20%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
48.00%
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
47.60%
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
45.60%
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
45.20%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
42.60%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
62.40%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
60.00%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
60.00%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
60.00%
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
60.00%
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
60.00%
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
57.60%
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
57.60%
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
55.00%
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
55.00%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
77.60%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
72.40%
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
72.40%
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
62.40%
Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
62.40%
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
60.00%
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
60.00%
Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
60.00%
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
60.00%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
60.00%


  • Handling and Moving Objects
    -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
    -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
    -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
    -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Other Activities


  • Relationships
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
  • Support
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

No certifications found.


Tools

Adjustable wrenches: Adjustable hand wrenches;

Blade sharpener: Knife sharpeners; Scissor sharpeners;

Claw hammer: Claw hammers;

Conveyor system: Production conveyor systems;

Finishing machines: Textile finishing machines;

Leather nailing machines: Shoe nailers;

Leather presses: Leather pressing machines;

Power sanders: Sanding machines;

Punches or nail sets or drifts: Leather punches;

Screwdrivers: Multipurpose screwdrivers;

Sewing machines: Industrial sewing machines; Patch machines;

Sewing needles: Sewing needles;

Shears: Heavy duty scissors;

Shoe heelpiece machine: Heel wheels;

Shoe shining machine: Shoe shine machines; Shoe cleaning machines;

Shoe stretcher: Shoe stretchers;

Staple guns: Automatic staple guns;

Utility knives: Utility knives;

Vacuum molding machines: Vacuum presses;

Winding or reeling or spooling machines: Bobbin winders;


Technology

Document management software: Adobe Acrobat;

Electronic mail software: Microsoft Outlook;

Industrial control software: Production control software;

Inventory management software: Inventory tracking software;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Operating system software: Microsoft operating system;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Word processing software: Microsoft Word;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders include:
  • 51-9191.00 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
  • 51-9031.00 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
  • 51-9032.00 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
  • 51-9022.00 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
  • 51-4033.00 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • 51-7041.00 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
  • 51-6031.00 Sewing Machine Operators
  • 51-6041.00 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
  • 51-6062.00 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
  • 51-7042.00 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing


No sources of additional information found.

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** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.