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“Outsole Handler” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.
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Job Description
Operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-6042.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 26,530.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 12.00
- Currently, there are 3,500 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders”.
Also Known As…
- Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
- Stitcher
- Side Laster
- Insole Department Worker
- Inseamer
- Fitter
- Finisher
- Cutter
- Boot Maker
- Boot and Shoe Repairman
- Assembler
- Zigzagger
- Zigzag Stitcher
- Wool Brusher
- Wood Heel Back Liner
- Width Stripper
- Wicker
- Wheeler
- Welt Wheeler
- Welt Stitcher
- Welt Stitch Cleaner
- Welt Slasher
- Welt Sewer
- Welt Rander
- Welt Maker
- Welt Beater
- Wedger
- Vulcanizing Press Operator
- Vulcanizing Machine Operator
- Vulcanizer
- Vamper
- Vamp Throater
- Vamp Seamer
- Vamp Marker
- Vamp Maker
- Vamp Liner
- Vamp Cut Out Worker
- Vamp Creaser
- Upper Tier
- Upper Stitcher
- Upper Doubler
- Upper Caser
- Uniformer
- Under Trimmer
- Turner In
- Turn Sewer
- Turn Laster
- Truer
- Trimming Machine Operator
- Trimming Caser
- Trimmer Machine Operator
- Treer
- Tracer
- Top Stitcher
- Top Spotter
- Top Lifter
- Top Lift Scourer
- Top Lift Compresser
- Top Closer
- Tongue Stitcher
- Tongue Binder
- Toe Trimmer
- Toe Laster
- Toe Former
- Tip Scourer
- Tip Puncher
- Tip Mender
- Tip Fixer
- Tip Finisher
- Thread Laster
- Tender
- Tape Controlled Machine Stitcher
- Tacker
- Tack Puller
- Sueding Machine Operator
- Suede Brusher
- String Laster
- Strap Sewer
- Strap Maker
- Strap Buckler
- Stoner
- Stockman
- Stocklayer
- Stocker
- Stock Wetter
- Stock Letterer
- Stock Fitter
- Stitching Machine Operator
- Stitcher Around
- Stitch Wheeler
- Stitch Separator
- Stitch Rubber
- Stitch Marker
- Stitch Cleaner
- Stitch Burnisher
- Stitch Bonding Machine Tender
- Stayer
- Stay Cutter
- Standard Machine Stitcher
- Stamping Machine Operator
- Stamper
- Special Machine Stitcher
- Soler
- Sole Trimmer
- Sole Tier
- Sole Tacker
- Sole Stainer
- Sole Splitter
- Sole Skiver
- Sole Seamer
- Sole Scraper
- Sole Ruffer
- Sole Polisher
- Sole Painter
- Sole Molder
- Sole Leveler
- Sole Layer
- Sole Inker
- Sole Filler
- Sole Cutter
- Sole Conforming Machine Operator
- Sole Conditioner
- Sole Cementer
- Sole Buffer
- Sole Blacker
- Sock Liner
- Slugger
- Slipper Maker
- Skiving Machine Operator
- Skiver
- Skin Washer
- Size Painter
- Size Marker
- Single Needle Operator
- Shoe Worker
- Shoe Turner
- Shoe Trimmer
- Shoe Treer
- Shoe Stitcher
- Shoe Stamper
- Shoe Stainer
- Shoe Sprayer
- Shoe Shanker
- Shoe Sewing Machine Operator and Tender
- Shoe Repairman
- Shoe Reconditioner
- Shoe Puller
- Shoe Maker
- Shoe Lining Fitter
- Shoe Laster
- Shoe Lacer
- Shoe Folder
- Shoe Fitter
- Shoe Dresser
- Shoe Coverer
- Shoe Cleaner
- Shoe Cementer
- Shoe Caser
- Shoe Associate
- Shanker Out
- Shanker
- Shank Taper
- Shank Stapler
- Shank Scourer
- Shank Rander
- Shank Maker
- Shank Faker
- Shank Cutter
- Shank Burnisher
- Shank Breaker
- Shank Archer
- Sewing Machine Operator
- Sewing
- Seat Nailer
- Seamer Operator
- Seamer
- Seam Stayer
- Seam Sewer
- Seam Rubber
- Seam Closer
- Scarfer
- Scalloper
- Sample Stitcher
- Rubber Down
- Rounder
- Rougher Machine Operator
- Rough Rounder
- Roller Stitcher
- Roll Operator
- Ribbon Hand
- Relaster
- Rasper Machine Operator
- Rand Tacker
- Rand Maker
- Rand Cementer
- Quarter Seamer
- Quarter Backer
- Pump Stitcher
- Puller Over
- Puller
- Pull Over Machine Operator
- Pull Over
- Production Worker
- Pricker
- Prick Stitcher
- Power Hammer Operator
- Pounder
- Plug Paster
- Piper
- Pinking Machine Operator
- Perforating Machine Operator
- Painter Apprentice
- Painter
- Overseamer
- Overlocker
- Overlock Operator
- Overedger
- Overedge Machine Operator
- Overcaster
- Outsole Splicer
- Outsole Rounder
- Outsole Compressor
- Outsole Cementer
- Outsole Caser
- Outside Cutter
- Orthopedic Shoe Maker
- Ornament Stitcher
- Offal Trimmer
- Offal Roller
- Novelty Maker
- Nicker
- Needleworker
- Naumkeag Operator
- Nailing Machine Operator
- Nailhead Operator
- Nailer Operator
- Nailer
- Multi Needle Machine Operator
- Mold Laminator
- Mold Insert Changer
- Mc Kay Stitcher
- Mc Kay Machine Operator
- Mater
- Matcher
- Match Marker
- Marking Machine Operator
- Manufacturing Operator
- Manufacturing Associate
- Manufacturing Assistant
- Machine Tender
- Machine Stitcher
- Machine Splitter
- Machine Sewer
- Machine Operator
- Machine Lacer
- Machine Feed Operator
- Machine Fancy Stitcher
- Lip Cutter
- Lining Stitcher
- Lining Layer
- Lining Closer
- Lining Cleaner
- Lining Caser
- Leveler
- Leather Softener
- Lasting Room Machine Operator
- Lasting Machine Operator
- Laster
- Last Trimmer
- Last Puller
- Last Picker
- Last Chalker
- Lapper
- Lacing String Cutter
- Lacing Operator
- Label Sewer
- Kohinoor Operator
- Knifer Up
- Jollier
- Joint Cutter
- Job Setter
- Insole Tacker
- Insole Stiffener
- Insole Rounder
- Insole Reinforcer
- Insole Presser
- Insole Lip Turner
- Insole Doubler
- Insole Cementer
- Insole Beveler
- Inseam Trimmer
- Innersole Maker
- Innersole Fitter
- Inker
- Hooker
- Heeler
- Heel Varnisher
- Heel Turner
- Heel Trimmer
- Heel Stiffener
- Heel Stainer
- Heel Sprayer
- Heel Slugger
- Heel Shaver
- Heel Shaper
- Heel Sewer
- Heel Seater
- Heel Seat Laster
- Heel Seat Fitter
- Heel Scourer
- Heel Sander
- Heel Pricker
- Heel Painter
- Heel Padder
- Heel Nailing Machine Operator
- Heel Layer
- Heel Gummer
- Heel Gouger
- Heel Dipper
- Heel Cutter
- Heel Curver
- Heel Coverer Machine Operator
- Heel Coverer
- Heel Compressor
- Heel Cementer
- Heel Caser
- Heel Burnisher
- Heel Builder
- Heel Breaster
- Heel Blacker
- Heel Attacher
- Half Sole Fitter
- Half Backer
- Grooving Machine Operator
- Groover Runner
- Groover Operator
- Groover
- Gouger
- Gore Stitcher
- Gore Cutter
- Goodyear Welter
- Goodyear Stitcher
- Gang Punch Operator
- Fur Sewer
- Fur Operator
- Fur Machine Operator
- Fur Finisher
- Fudger
- French Folding Machine Operator
- French Folder
- French Cord Binder
- French Binder
- Foxing Closer
- Foxer
- Form Maker
- Folder Machine Operator
- Folder
- Floorperson
- Flesher
- Flat Lock Operator
- Flat Lock Machine Operator
- Flamer
- Finishing Trimmer
- Finishing Area Operator
- Featherer
- Feather Edger
- Fastener
- Fancy Stitcher
- Fancy Needleworker
- Faker
- Eyeletter
- Eyelet Operator
- Eyelet Maker
- Eyelet Machine Operator
- Eyedotter
- Equipment Operator
- Embosser
- Edge Trimmer
- Edge Stainer
- Edge Setter
- Edge Molder
- Edge Finisher
- Edge Drummer
- Edge Cutter
- Edge Burnisher
- Edge Brusher
- Edge Blacker
- Ear Pull Machine Operator
- Dyer
- Double Needle Stitcher
- Double Needle Operator
- Double Head Machine Operator
- Doper
- Dieing Out Machine Operator
- Die Trimmer
- Die Press Operator
- Die Out Worker
- Die Cutter
- Deskidding Machine Operator
- Cut To Length Operator
- Cut Out Stitcher
- Cut Out Operator
- Cut Out Machine Operator
- Cushion Sewer
- Crowner
- Cripple Worker
- Cripple Cutter
- Cripple Chaser
- Counter Stitcher
- Counter Stacker
- Counter Roller
- Counter Molder
- Counter Maker
- Counter Former
- Counter Cutter
- Cordwainer
- Cookie Padder
- Concaver
- Clother In
- Closer On
- Closer
- Channeling Machine Operator
- Channeler
- Channel Turner
- Channel Opener
- Channel Lip Wetter
- Channel Layer
- Channel Cementer
- Cementer
- Caser Up
- Button Sewer
- Burnishing Machine Operator
- Burnisher
- Buffer
- Buckler and Lacer
- Buckle Sewer
- Buckle Attacher
- Brushing Machine Operator
- Brusher
- Breaster
- Box Toe Maker
- Bow Machine Operator
- Bottom Sprayer
- Bottom Polisher
- Bottom Painter
- Bottom Finisher
- Bottom Filler
- Bottom Cementer
- Boot Trimmer
- Bobbin Winder
- Block Out Machine Operator
- Block Hand
- Binding Stitcher
- Binding Dyer
- Bed Machine Operator
- Bed Laster
- Barrer
- Back Wedger
- Back Strip Machine Operator
- Back Stayer
- Back Closer
- Archer
- Arch Cushion Press Operator
- Apron Trimmer
- Antiquer
- Ankle Patch Molder
- Anchorer
- Anchor Operator
Tasks for “Outsole Handler”
- Position dies on material in a manner that will obtain the maximum number of parts from each portion of material.
- Draw thread through machine guide slots, needles, and presser feet in preparation for stitching, or load rolls of wire through machine axles.
- Operate or tend machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.
- Turn screws to regulate size of staples.
- Load hot-melt plastic rod glue through reactivator axles, using wrenches, and switch on reactivators, setting temperature and timers to heat glue to specifications.
- Staple sides of shoes, pressing a foot treadle to position and hold each shoe under the feeder of the machine.
- Switch on machines, lower pressure feet or rollers to secure parts, and start machine stitching, using hand, foot, or knee controls.
- 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.
- Study work orders or shoe part tags to obtain information about workloads, specifications, and the types of materials to be used.
- Align parts to be stitched, following seams, edges, or markings, before positioning them under needles.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines or replacing broken needles.
- Remove and examine shoes, shoe parts, and designs to verify conformance to specifications such as proper embedding of stitches in channels.
- Cut excess thread or material from shoe parts, using scissors or knives.
- Turn setscrews on needle bars, and position required numbers of needles in stitching machines.
- Hammer loose staples for proper attachment.
- Fill shuttle spools with thread from a machine's bobbin winder by pressing a foot treadle.
- Select and place spools of thread or pre-wound bobbins into shuttles, or onto spindles or loupers of stitching machines.
- Test machinery to ensure proper functioning before beginning production.
- Turn knobs to adjust stitch length and thread tension.
Related Technology & Tools
- Textile finishing machines
- Industrial sewing machines
- Sanding machines
- Automatic staple guns
- Utility knives
- Sewing needles
- Adjustable hand wrenches
- Heavy duty scissors
- Shoe nailers
- Shoe cleaning machines
- Knife sharpeners
- Production conveyor systems
- Shoe shine machines
- Claw hammers
- Leather pressing machines
- Patch machines
- Shoe stretchers
- Bobbin winders
- Scissor sharpeners
- Multipurpose screwdrivers
- Leather punches
- Heel wheels
- Vacuum presses
- Microsoft Word
- Production control software
- Data entry software
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory tracking software